Hi there, BELS.

Let's add a payroll deduction category to show it on the payment file. If you're using QuickBooks Online Advanced Payroll, set up deduction categories to automatically deduct money from your employees' salaries.

Here's how to add a category.

1. Go to Payroll.
2. Under Payroll Settings, select Deduction Categories.
3. Hit Add to create a new deduction category. 
4. Enter the new deduction category name.
5. Choose the pre-tax deduction.
6. Add an external ID.
7. Select the impact on National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage, then Save.
8. Once done, assign it to your employees.
   

For your next step, check out this article: Add deductions categories in QuickBooks Online Advanced Payroll. It includes creating recurring deductions and checking their status.

If you're using QuickBooks Standard Online Payroll, the system currently supports after-tax deductions. I suggest consulting your accountant for assistance with how to set the item in QuickBooks.

Or switch your payroll subscription to use the pre-tax option. To do this, contact our Payroll Team so they can upgrade your plan. Here's how to contact them.

1. Open your QuickBooks Account.
2. At the top right, click the Help icon.
3. Click Contact Us.
4. Under What can we help you with?, enter your concern about the upgrading process.
5. Click Let's Talk.
6. Choose Start a chat or Get a callback from the next available expert.
7. Select how you want to contact them and fill in the information.

Please check this article to see different information on how to get started with Advanced payroll and its features: QuickBooks Online Advanced Payroll Hub.

Know that you're always welcome to post if you have any other concerns. Wishing you and your business continued success.