Table of S3 Codes



This table is used to determine when a deduction is taken or what adjustment to make.

S3 Code Description

0

Take the deduction every pay period.

1

Take the deduction in the pay period where the deduction schedule code is 1 in the processing schedule.

2

Take the deduction in the pay period where the deduction schedule code is 2 in the processing schedule.

3

Take the deduction in the pay period where the deduction schedule code is 3 in the processing schedule.

4

Take the deduction in the pay period where the deduction schedule code is 4 in the processing schedule.

For a 401(k) deduction, an S3 of 4 denotes that it is associated with the Generic 401(k) custom program.

5

Take the deduction in the pay period where the deduction schedule code is 1 or 3 in the processing schedule.

6

Take the deduction in the pay period where the deduction schedule code is 2 or 4 in the processing schedule.

A

The dollar amount specified is added to the normal deduction amount for the current period only (one-time increase or decrease). It also increases the arrears amount.

Multiple entries with an S3 code of A for the same deduction description are summarized. Deduction entries with an S3 code of A are never taken from separate bonus (pay class 8) or vacation (pay class V) checks.

B

Adjustments to accumulated balance amount for BOND special deductions or other deductions having a limit.

D

Delete this deduction for the employee. When a deduction is deleted, the balance and limit amounts are set to zero, except for BOND special deduction balances, which are retained until adjusted.

L

Sets a limit amount for the deduction. When the accumulated balance amount reaches this limit, deduction activity stops. If a deduction has a limit, you must make two entries:

  1. Enter the amount to be deducted and the numeric S3 code to indicate when to take the deduction.
  2. Enter the limit amount with an S3 code of L. Entry of a new limit amount replaces any existing limit amount.

If you want to establish a reusable limit (monthly or annual for example) and need help, contact customer service.

R Adjustment to the arrears balance amount.

S

Suspend the deduction for the employee for the current period only. The normal deduction is taken in the next applicable processing. When S is used, any arrears amount is disallowed for the current processing.

T

The specified dollar amount replaces the amount normally scheduled for the current period. The normal deduction is taken in the next applicable processing. When T is used, any arrears amount is disallowed for the current processing.

Multiple entries with an S3 code of T for the same deduction description are summarized. Deduction entries with an S3 code of T are never taken from separate bonus (pay class 8) or vacation (pay class V) checks.

M

Adjustment to the quarter-to-date deduction amount only.

N

Adjustment to the year-to-date deduction amount only.

X

Adjustment to the flexible-to-date 1 deduction amount only.

H

Adjustment to the flexible-to-date 2 deduction amount only.

Q

Adjustment to the quarter-to-date deduction amount and the appropriate taxable wage amounts as indicated by the S2 code.

Y

Adjustment to the year-to-date deduction amount and the appropriate taxable wage amounts as indicated by the S2 code.

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