In Sage Payroll, you need to set up the relevant attachment of earnings order and assign it to the employee. 

You need to create your own deduction if the AEO you require isn't an option in the programme. You can see all AEOs available by following the steps below, or see our help guide on attachment of earnings orders.

Recording an AEO

To record an AEO, you’ll need to set it up as a new deduction.

1. Go to Settings from the menu bar.
2. Then select Payments and deductions.
3. Select Deductions, then Create new deduction.
4. In the Deduction category dropdown, choose Attachment of Earnings Orders.
5. From the Deduction type dropdown, select the relevant AEO.

    

    

    

    

    

   1.  NOTE: If the AEO you require isn't present, see the section below, AEOs not listed in Sage Payroll.  

6. The Name and Description will automatically populate.
7. Select Save.

 NOTE: Most AEOs deduct from Net pay. If unsure about whether to use Net or Gross deduction, contact the issuing court or creditor. 

AEOs in Sage Payroll

If the specific AEO type isn't showing, then you need to create your own.

You add the new AEO deduction to the employee during the payment run.

You’ll need to work out the value of the deduction manually. If you’re unsure of the criteria to use for the deduction, contact the issuing court or creditor.

Assign the AEO to an employee

You assign AEO deductions to employees in the PAY window of a pay run.

1. Go to Pay Runs and select Process Pay Run.
2. Select Next until you reach the PAY window.
3. Choose the relevant employee and select Add Deduction.
4. Choose the AEO you created, and it's added to the Deductions section.
5. Select View Details, fill in the information and select Save.

If you're unsure about the View Details section, refer to the AEO notification you received. For guidance on these fields, see our help guide on attachment of earnings orders.

 NOTE: You need to keep a running total of the deductions taken. The AEO won’t stop deducting automatically.