How do I delete a payroll item?

Hi there, 

Welcome to the Community. QuickBooks is a versatile program that enables you to manage your accounting with peace of mind. I'll be glad to show you how to delete a payroll item. 

Here's how:

1. Go to the Payroll/Employees tab.

2. Select Edit Payroll Items and choose the payroll item you want to delete.

3. Select Edit and then Delete.

4. Confirm that you want to delete the payroll item.

It's important to note that if the payroll item has been used in a paycheque, you won't be able to delete it. Instead, you can make it inactive by selecting Make Inactive instead of Delete.

Give this a try and let me know how you make out. I'll be a message away in case you have questions. 

This doesn't work. There is no delete option.

Hi catd,

Thanks for joining this thread. QuickBooks Online Payroll gives you the ability to remove payroll items by unassigning them from employees. You can review these steps to remove a payroll item from your employees.

1. Go to Payroll and select Employees 
2. Select Edit payroll items.
3. Select Pay types or Deductions & contributions to see your list of payroll items.
4. Select the payroll item.
5. From the employee you want to remove, select Edit ▼. Then select Unassign employee.
6. Select Unassign employee to confirm.

Let me know if you have questions, I'll be happy to help.