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LOP Reversal

LOP Reversal in Zoho Payroll cancels a previously applied Loss of Pay deduction, restoring the salary amount when leave is retrospectively approved after the pay run has been processed.

LOP Reversal in Zoho Payroll is the process of cancelling a Loss of Pay deduction that was applied in a prior pay run, typically because leave was approved or attendance records were corrected after payroll was finalised. The reversal adds back the deducted amount in the current pay run as an additional earning, and re-computes any statutory adjustments if necessary.

When LOP Reversals Are Needed

LOP reversals occur when: an employee’s leave application is approved after the payroll month has closed, an attendance record was entered incorrectly and corrected later, or a public holiday was missed during payroll setup. In each case, Zoho Payroll allows the payroll admin to record a reversal in the subsequent pay run rather than reopening the closed period.

How to Process an LOP Reversal in Zoho Payroll

In the current pay run’s draft stage, navigate to the affected employee, select LOP Reversal, enter the number of days being reversed and reference the original pay period. Zoho Payroll calculates the reversal amount (days x daily rate from the original period) and adds it as a positive adjustment to the current payslip.

Impact on Statutory Deductions

An LOP reversal increases gross salary for the current month. This may affect TDS computation (higher gross in the month of reversal), and potentially ESI eligibility if the reversal pushes gross above the Rs 21,000 threshold. Zoho Payroll recalculates all statutory figures for the reversal month automatically when the adjustment is added.

Example: An employee had 2 LOP days in March (Rs 2,000 deducted). In April, the manager approves the leave retroactively. The payroll admin records a 2-day LOP reversal in April’s pay run. Zoho Payroll adds Rs 2,000 to April earnings, re-computes TDS on the higher April gross, and publishes the corrected payslip.
What is LOP Reversal in Zoho Payroll?

LOP Reversal in Zoho Payroll cancels a Loss of Pay deduction that was applied in a previous pay run. It is used when leave is approved retrospectively or attendance data is corrected after payroll has been finalised. The reversed amount is added as a positive adjustment in the current pay run.

Does an LOP reversal affect TDS in Zoho Payroll?

Yes. An LOP reversal increases gross salary in the month it is processed, which may increase TDS for that month. Zoho Payroll recalculates the TDS computation when the reversal is added to the draft pay run, ensuring the deduction remains accurate for the full financial year.

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