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How do I create a Fixed Allowance?

Author Samantha Haigh@Microkeeper
Category Payroll
Last Modified 06/07/2026

To create an allowance with a Fixed amount per Payslip, you create it within the "Extra Earnings" rules area

You can follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Settings > Payroll Rules > Extra Rules.
  2. Create a new rule (or view existing templates like Laundry, Mobile, or Driving Allowance for guidance).
  3. When configuring the rule:
    • Set the Title for the allowance.
    • Select the Employee (or group) the allowance applies to.
    • Select Fixed to set the amount type.
    • Enter the fixed amount as the Value.
    • Review the Payments Classification to ensure the correct tax and superannuation are applied.
    • Select the appropriate STP category for that payment.
    • Once saved, this will automatically be added to every payslip created for that employee.

Note: Allowances are automatically applied based on your pay period (e.g., Fortnightly).


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