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noramayk
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I need to delete a partial payroll that I won't be processing. How to???

I inadvertently processed only 4 employees out of nine people and want to delete the 4 and start over with some different deductions left out and do a "clean" payroll.

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GianSeth_A
QuickBooks Team

I need to delete a partial payroll that I won't be processing. How to???

Hi, Noramayk. QuickBooks Desktop allows you to delete or void paychecks so you can recreate your payroll with the correct details.

To delete a partial payroll, follow these steps:
 

  1. First, go to the Employees menu and select Payroll Center.


     
  2. From there, locate the payroll for the pay period that includes the accidentally processed checks for the four employees.
  3. Then, click on that payroll to open the detailed view.
     

Next, identify the paychecks you want to delete. Open each paycheck by clicking on it, then select the paycheck details screen. Look for the option to delete or void the paycheck. Depending on your version. Repeat this process for all four employees.



After deleting the partial payroll, return to the Payroll Center and review the processed payroll records for the pay period to ensure that the deletion was successful.

Now, go back to the Employees menu and select Pay Employees to run a new payroll. Choose all applicable employees you want to include in this payroll run. Update and verify deductions, hours worked, pay rates, and any salary changes as needed.

 



Finally, complete the process by submitting the payroll after confirming the summary screen is accurate. Save the payroll confirmation for your records.

Let us know if you have questions along the way. We're here to help.

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