If the program does not calculate the social tax for an employee, and the base is maintained based on an individual entrepreneur (IE), the most likely reason is that the monthly calculation index (MCI) is not specified in the tax accounting policy. Without this parameter, the program cannot correctly calculate the amount of social tax, so the calculation simply does not occur.
What needs to be done
Check the tax accounting policy settings in your database and make sure the MCI is filled in there. If the field is empty or the value is incorrect, specify the current MCI and repeat the calculation of payroll and taxes — after that, the social tax should be calculated correctly.
If you have several accounting policies (for example, when changing the period or changing the MCI during the year), check that the required value is specified in the policy that is in effect for the settlement period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the MCI specifically affect the calculation of social tax for an IE?
For individual entrepreneurs, the social tax is calculated with reference to the MCI — this is one of the key parameters of the formula. If it is not set in the settings, the system cannot perform the calculation.
Where should I look for this parameter in the database?
It is located in the tax accounting policy — that is where you need to check and, if necessary, fill in the MCI value.
Do I need to recalculate the payroll after the fix?
Yes, once the MCI is specified, you will need to recalculate the payroll and taxes for the relevant period so that the social tax is calculated.