Changing the pay period on a paystub in QuickBooks Online Payroll isn't possible, only the amount can be changed, Pizzashab.
To begin, did you use a regular paycheque to pay your employee, or are you using direct deposit? If you are using a regular paycheque, meaning you manually process your employee's pay stub, you can delete the existing paycheque and recreate it.
Here's how to delete a paycheque:
- Go to the Payroll menu and select Employees.
- Under the Run payroll button, select Pay cheque list.

- Select the cheque to delete and click Delete.
- When prompted to confirm the action, select Yes.
To recreate a paycheque, our system automatically recalculates taxes and forms when you rerun your payroll for the previous period.
Here's how:
- Go back to the Payroll menu.
- Click on Run Payroll.
- Choose the correct pay period and any specific dates that apply to this cheque.

- Select the employee from your list.
Meanwhile, if you are processing a direct deposit, I recommend reaching out to our Live Support Team to adjust the pay period for your employees. Their expertise ensures that you receive immediate solutions and peace of mind, knowing that all adjustments are made correctly and comprehensively by company policies and regulatory guidelines.
After editing your employee's pay period, you can set up and manage schedules for QuickBooks Online Payroll. This will help ensure that your employees are paid accurately and on time. Keeping your payroll schedules up to date can help you avoid any issues with payroll processing.
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