How is a tax period determined?
A tax period is determined by identifying the pay date selected for a specific run and comparing it to the date range it falls within on the fixed pay calendar.
The pay date can be viewed on the company Payslip Pay Dates screen.
Navigate > Payroll cycle > Payslip Pay Dates.
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