Payroll Deductions

Automatic Checkoff
In labor economics, automatic checkoff refers to the authorization for the employer to deduct union dues and other assessments from an employee's salary automatically and remit them to the labor union; also called compulsory checkoff.
Compulsory Checkoff
A compulsory checkoff is a mandatory deduction from an employee's wages by the employer, commonly related to union dues or other agreed-upon charges.
Docking
Docking refers to the practice of reducing an employee's wage due to infractions such as lateness or absence, as per company policies.
Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE)
The Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system is a method of paying income tax and national insurance contributions to the revenue authorities based on an employee’s regular earnings.
Take-Home Pay
Take-home pay is the amount of wages a worker actually receives after all deductions, including taxes, have been made from their gross income.

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