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title: "How do I perform net to gross calculations for multiple employees?"
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# How do I perform net to gross calculations for multiple employees?

Within **Cintra iQ**, you can figure out how much net pay is required at gross level before deductions are made.

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> **Example:** If employees are given £1000 net in bonus, it might cost the company £1470.40 at the gross level per employee, depending on the deductions required to calculate the £1000 net.

## To perform net to gross calculations for multiple employees

1. Perform a payroll calculation on the employees' payroll.
2. Create and save a three column import **.csv** file, which contains the headers: **Employment ID**, **Payment Heading** and **Target Net Amount**.
3. Navigate to the **Payroll Net to Gross Calculation** window.

Go to **Cintra iQ**: Payroll > Payroll Tools > Net to Gross Calculation. The **Pay Net To Gross Calculation** window appears.
4. Select the **Payroll** option.
5. Select the desired **Payroll**.
6. Import the desired file.
7. Click the **Calculate** button. A list of employees and their net to gross calculations are displayed in the **Pending Changes** pane.
8. Continue to save the list or print its details.