Zach's Tech Tip: Hiding Exemption Fields on Calculators by Symmetry
Want a tip on making your Calculators by Symmetry product more user-friendly?
![Zach's Tech Tip: Hiding Exemption Fields on Calculators by Symmetry](https://images.prismic.io/symmetry/6b76a9cb-b819-46ae-8c5c-091ff5c31fab_zachtechtip_4.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&w=422&h=281)
For many preset custom deductions, it does not make sense to allow the ability to change whether a deduction is exempt from federal, state, or local taxes. An HSA deduction is always exempt from federal taxes so why allow the ability to change the exemption status?
![exemptionFieldsShowing](https://images.prismic.io/symmetry/8b96087ccc1549972b2a6a936ffd49bd2a705c7f_zachs-tech-tip-hiding-exemption-fields-on-calculators-by-symmetry-exemptionfieldsshowing.png?auto=compress,format)
Well, good news. These fields can be removed from the calculator so the exemption status cannot be altered, making a dramatic difference in usability. The length of the calculator will be shortened, meaning less scrolling, and faster loading.
![fieldsHiddenBeforeCalculation](https://images.prismic.io/symmetry/62cbcaaaebee8951c0cd1b6d681c352e7a42d002_zachs-tech-tip-hiding-exemption-fields-on-calculators-by-symmetry-fieldshiddenbeforecalculation.png?auto=compress,format)
Another added benefit is only deductions with a value will display in the results of the calculation making the results easier to read.
![fieldsHiddenResults](https://images.prismic.io/symmetry/760e80ca0e58e9197137253b9a417d02967d87c3_zachs-tech-tip-hiding-exemption-fields-on-calculators-by-symmetry-fieldshiddenresults.png?auto=compress,format)
![exemptionFieldsShowingResults](https://images.prismic.io/symmetry/aee5ca18a01047fb3e5d1a8387926d4463bd7525_zachs-tech-tip-hiding-exemption-fields-on-calculators-by-symmetry-exemptionfieldsshowingresults.png?auto=compress,format)
If you would like the exemption fields on the custom deductions hidden on your calculators or have any questions, please send an email to zach@symmetry.com.
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