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title: "Creating deduction headings for voluntary deductions"
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description: "Set up deduction headings for non-statutory deductions like union fees or uniforms, ready to attach to employees."
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# Creating deduction headings for voluntary deductions

Within **Cintra iQ,** you can create deduction headings for **Voluntary Deductions**, which then be used when setting up a deduction to be applied to an employee.

## To create a voluntary deduction heading

1. Navigate to the **Deduction Headings** definition window. Go to **Cintra iQ:** Payroll > Payroll Setup > Adjustments > Deduction Headings
2. Click the **New** button. The **New Deduction Heading** form appears.
3. Enter the heading's **Name**.
4. Select the **Category: Employment Standard Deduction**.
5. Click the **Next** button. The **Employment Standard Deduction** form appears.
6. In the **Main Settings** tab, enter the following where necessary.
  - Description
  - Batch Import Code
  - Third Party Payee
7. Specify the deduction amount values.
8. Click the **Other** tab.
9. Select one or more of the following:
  - Deducted before Tax
  - Deducted before NI
  - Deducted in Holiday Weeks
  - Reduces Wage for national Minimum Wage
  - Deduction may be reduced
  - Deduction attract Arrears.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** Arrears are carried across Payroll Year End.
  - Deduction can be pro-rata'd
  - Deduction can be disabled
  - Foreign Tax Adjustment.
10. Click the **Apply** button. The **Deduction** heading appears in the **Deductions Heading** window.