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Last Updated: 2023-06-23
Record a Bankruptcy Withholding Order (USA)

Record a Bankruptcy Withholding Order (USA)

Record a bankruptcy withholding order to begin automatic deductions during payroll processing.
  1. Access the
    Record US Withholding Order for Worker
     task.
  2. Enter the
    Worker
     name and select the
    Bankruptcy Order (USA)
    Order Type
    .
    Workday dynamically displays the fields required for this type of withholding order.
  3. Complete the
    Order Info
     fields on the right side of the page. Some of these fields are unique to bankruptcy withholding orders. As you complete this step, consider:
    Option Description
    Issued In
    Workday populates this field with
    Federal
     and this value can't be changed.
    Deduction Recipient
    Select the third-party recipient of the withholding deduction. If the deduction recipient isn't set up in Workday, select
    Create
     to add the recipient.
    Originating Entity
    Agency or court that issued the withholding order.
    Chapter 13
    Chapter 7
    Select as indicated on the order.
    Memo
    For information only. Use this field to document additional details for this IWO.
  4. On the
    Attachments
     tab, select relevant attachments.
  5. On the
    Withholding Frequency
     tab, select the pay period to withhold from. You can select more than 1 pay period.
    When you don't specify a withholding frequency, Workday withholds from each of the worker's pay periods.
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FAQ: Withholding Orders (USA)
Reference: Edit Tenant Setup - Payroll