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# How to Add an Allowance to a Paysheet

 1. Navigate to "Paysheets"

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2\. Select the Staff member you are adding an Allowance or Deduction to

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3\. Click the "Shift" you wish to add the Allowance or Deduction to

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4\. Click "+ Allowance"

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5\. Select the Allowance you want to apply from the dropdown.

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6\. You can edit the default rate being applied

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7\. You can edit the units of the allowance

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8\. Click "Close" when you've finished adjusting rates

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9\. The Allowances applied with now show in the Allowances section and export with your payroll file

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