Voluntary Deductions

Voluntary Deductions

This is the amount that an employee has elected to be subtracted from their gross pay each pay period. 

Medical Benefits/Insurance
  • Health Care Plans
  • Insurance
  • Voluntary optional policies
Union Due
  • Applies to jobs in certain industries
  • Regular payment of money made by members of unions for cost of membership
  • Used to fund the various activities which the union engages in
Retirement
  • 401(K)
  • Traditional IRA
  • Roth IRA
Other Company Sponsored Benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)*
  • Pet insurance
  • Virtual doctor

*Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Company-run program in which employees can purchase company shares at a discounted price
  • Employees contribute to the plan through payroll deductions
  • Your contributions to the ESPP are taxed at ordinary income rates