Stop spending hours on spreadsheets calculating PAYE, NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and HEART. YaadBooks handles all five statutory deductions automatically, every pay run.
Every Jamaican employer must calculate and remit these deductions. YaadBooks handles the math so you never miss a rate or deadline.
Income tax deducted at source. YaadBooks applies the annual tax-free threshold automatically and calculates the correct amount every pay period.
Social security contributions with a ceiling. YaadBooks tracks the maximum insurable wage and stops deductions at the cap.
Housing fund contributions on gross emoluments. Auto-calculated on every payslip with proper employer matching.
Calculated on gross emoluments after NIS. YaadBooks applies the correct rate for both employee and employer portions.
Training levy paid entirely by the employer. Calculated on total gross payroll and included in your employer cost reports.
From hire to retire, manage your entire payroll process with confidence and compliance.
PAYE, NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and HEART are computed instantly for every employee, every pay period. No spreadsheets needed.
Generate SO1, SO2, and annual returns in the exact format Tax Administration Jamaica requires. Download and file directly.
Professional payslips showing gross pay, all deductions with rates, net pay, and year-to-date totals. Email or print.
Track vacation days, sick leave, and attendance. Automatically adjust pay for absences and calculate pro-rated deductions.
Run weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll — or mix schedules for different employee groups. Each run auto-calculates correctly.
Let employees view payslips, check leave balances, and update personal details. Reduce HR admin time significantly.
| Task | YaadBooks | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| PAYE Calculation | Automatic with threshold | Manual formula |
| NIS/NHT/EdTax | Auto with caps & rates | Error-prone formulas |
| HEART Contribution | Auto-calculated | Often forgotten |
| Payslip Generation | One click | 30+ min per run |
| TAJ Reports (SO1/SO2) | Auto-generated | Manual preparation |
| Year-End Returns | One click | Days of work |
| Audit Trail | Complete history | None |
| Rate Updates | Automatic | Manual updates |
A complete guide to PAYE, NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and HEART with rates, deadlines, and best practices.
GuidesEverything about GCT rates, S01/SO2 filings, record-keeping rules, and penalty avoidance.
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