Can i remove an earlier EPS return that was rejected for some unknown reason and constantly gets rejected now i've sent in later ones?

Hello there, @Ken4758.

Yes, you can remove the rejected EPS return in QuickBooks. I'll guide you how:

1. Click the Taxes tab.
2. Click the Payroll Tax tab.
3. Look for the EPS submission, then delete it by clicking the trash can icon.

Also, here are several factors why you can't submit your EPS to HMRC:

• If you have paid employees within the current pay period (no payment period is indicated), FPS filings have been submitted.
• You haven't paid SMP or SPP before sending EPS.
• You have outstanding payrolls for the month. Then the EPS filing is listed, but cannot be submitted until you’ve run all payroll for the tax month.

Make sure that the list stated above must have complied so you can file your EPS to HMRC. In case you want to submit again the completed payroll for the tax month. Here's how:

1. In the left menu, click Taxes. 
2. Go to the Payroll Tax tab. 
3. Pick the EPS, then view the details. 
4. Enter your HMRC credentials if this is the first time you're submitting.
5. Hit Submit.

Once it's submitted, you'll receive a message and see a Status of Accepted.

I'm adding this article for more guidance: Submit EPS to HMRC in QuickBooks Online Standard Payroll.

I'm also adding this article for more guidance: Submit EPS to HMRC in QuickBooks Online Standard Payroll.

Please let me know if you should have any questions. I'm always here to help. Take good care.