Rather than entering a fixed amount, the deduction amount can be based on a variable rate. Variable deductions are based on a percentage that is deducted from the benefit payment.
The variable deduction must be assigned to either a nominee or case component. If assigned to a nominee, then the percentage is applied toward the nominee's benefit payments to determine the deduction amount. If assigned to a component, then the percentage is applied toward the benefit paid out for the case component to determine the deduction amount.