how do I pay a bonus to an employee, where I missed the payroll I should have paid it 31 March, but missed it

Hi there, @hdchurchill.

We can create an unscheduled payroll to process the bonus that your employee should have received on March 31. I'll outline the steps in detail so you won't overlook any information.

Here's how:

1. Go to Payroll and select Employees.
2. Click Run payroll.
3. Select or review the Pay period (if applied) and Pay date.
4. Select the employees you're paying the bonus.
5. Enter Bonus, then Edit payroll payment to enter other necessary pay details.
6. Click Preview payroll.
7. Select or review the Chart of accounts to track your payroll.
8. Select Preview payroll details, Save for later, or Submit payroll.
9. Hit Close.

For more information on running payroll in QBO, you can refer to the article: Create and run payroll.

If you ever need guidance on managing your payroll in QuickBooks, here are a couple of articles that could help. Feel free to check these out for useful tips on payroll adjustments and scheduling:

• Add or Customise Payroll Deductions
• Edit Your Company Pay Schedule

Please hit the Reply button below if you need more assistance with running your payroll. The Community and I are here to support you. Have a great day!