CONTPAQi Payroll: Error Calculating Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo) and Vacation Premium

March 12, 2026

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Fix errors calculating Christmas bonus and vacation premium in CONTPAQi Nóminas: proportional days, ISR tax exemptions, LFT Art. 87, and CFDI stamping.

Christmas Bonus Calc Errors in CONTPAQi

Common errors and solutions when processing aguinaldo in CONTPAQi Nóminas.

CONTPAQi Payroll: Severance Calculation
Aspel NOI: Aguinaldo Errors

Guide & Instructions

Estimated Time: 25m

Tools Needed:

CONTPAQi Nóminas

Create extraordinary payroll period

Create a period of type 'Aguinaldo' (Extraordinary).

Calculate and stamp

Process the calculation and stamp as CFDI type 'E' (Extraordinary).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days of Christmas bonus are required by law in Mexico?

A minimum of 15 days' salary (Art. 87 Federal Labor Law). Must be paid before December 20th. Proportional if the worker didn't complete the full year.

Christmas Bonus Calc Errors in CONTPAQi

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Guide & Instructions

Create extraordinary payroll period

Calculate and stamp

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