How to Create Payable Types on PaidHR

To create a payable type:

Here’s a simple explanation of each field:

Name of Payable
Give it a clear name such as Travel Reimbursement or Performance Bonus.
Description (Optional)
Add a short note explaining what the payable is for.
Can Employees Apply?
Select Yes if employees should be able to request it themselves.
Select No if it will only be created by HR/Admin.
Is it Taxable?
Choose Yes if the payment should be taxed.
Choose No if it should not be taxed.
Amount Type
- Gross: Tax will be deducted from the amount
- Net: Employee receives the full amount entered
Tax Mode
- Combined: Tax is calculated together with salary
- Individual: Tax is calculated separately from salary
Apply Standard Tax Rules?
Select Yes to use default tax rules, or No to input tax amount.
Use Payroll Change Configuration?

Select Yes to apply payroll configuration settings over any selections made during creation

Set Unit Rates?
Turn this on if payment is based on units .
Applicable Payroll Type
Choose where it should apply (regular or off-cycle).
Allowance Group (Optional)
Use this to group similar payables for easier tracking.

Once all fields are completed, review your inputs and click Save. Your payable type will then be ready for use in payroll.

Payables are additional payments made to employees outside their regular salary. These may include reimbursements (e.g., travel, meals, or work-related expenses), bonuses, refunds, adjustments, and other one-off or occasional payments.