What is 'filing status' in SAP SRD-HR-PAY - HCM-Payroll Processing?

filing status - Overview

• Component: SRD-HR-PAY

• Component Name: HCM-Payroll Processing

• Description: Determines a person’s tax liability. Filing statuses include, single, married with dependent child, and widowed.

filing status - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Filing status is a term used in SAP HCM-Payroll Processing to describe the tax filing status of an employee. It is used to determine the amount of taxes that an employee must pay. The filing status can be either single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, or head of household. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the filing status in SAP HCM-Payroll Processing, the user must first enter the employee’s filing status into the system. This can be done by going to the “Employee Data” tab and selecting “Filing Status” from the drop-down menu. The user then has to select the appropriate filing status from the list of options. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the filing status is entered correctly in order for the payroll processing to be accurate. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that the filing status may change over time and should be updated accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The filing status is closely related to other payroll processing terms such as withholding allowances and tax deductions. It is important to understand how these terms interact with each other in order to ensure accurate payroll processing.