$100 payroll fee for termination check?

I appreciate the complete details you've shared, @Gauchofife.

The late fee depends on the type of your payroll subscription and method. You can create a paper check so you'll not be charged for a late payments. Let me share some information on how this works.

First, it's possible that you're subscribed to Assisted payroll subscription. You can refer to this article for more insights: Assisted payroll ancillary fee schedule.

As a work-around, you can run a paper check so that you can run a paper check for it and give to your employee. First, you'd want to set the Termination status of your employee.

Once completed, you can now generate a paper check as the employee's last payroll. Here's how:

1. Go to the Employees menu.
2. Select Pay Employees. 
3. Choose Unscheduled Payroll.
   
4. Enter the payroll info, and then click Continue.
5. Review your employee's payroll details.
6. Make sure to remove the check-mark on the Use Direct Deposit tick box. 
7. Click the Create Paychecks button.
   

Now, you can run payroll-related reports to ensure the accuracy of your records. To do this, go to the Reports menu, and then select the desired report from the Employees & Payroll section.

You're always welcome to get back here in the Community if you have more questions about managing your payroll in QuickBooks Desktop. I'll be here to help.  

I mean I basically did this - I created a paper check - but I used Create Termination check instead of Unscheduled Payroll. So If I use Unscheduled Payroll, I won’t have the fee?

My workaround has been that I just change the check date to a later date where it doesn’t charge me. But I don’t really like doing this every time and would rather just process it properly.

Let me share additional information, @Gauchofife.

Here are the factors to consider so you'll not be prompted or charged for a late payroll processing fee of $100:

• The employee has a release date in the employee record that matches the payroll send date (or an earlier date).
• The paycheck date is today or later.

Also, you'd be prompted for the late payroll processing fee if you backdate payroll. You'll be responsible for any payroll penalties and/or interest accrued for late tax payments as well.

In the meantime, I'd recommend contact our Payroll Support Team. A specialist can securely look up your account and further assist you in processing your employee's termination check. You can chat with us M-F 6 AM to 6 PM PT.

• Do It Yourself
• Assisted

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