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An employee lost a paper check that was run through payroll 2 days ago. Should I delete the check or Void the check in quickbooks online?

I will be adjusting the amount for a stop pay fee

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GianSeth_A
QuickBooks Team

An employee lost a paper check that was run through payroll 2 days ago. Should I delete the check or Void the check in quickbooks online?

If an employee loses a paper check issued through payroll, you'll need to contact the bank and request a stop payment on the lost check. However, you still have two options: reprint the original paychecks or follow a 3-step process to replace the check. I'll provide the options below, Office.

 

The first option will be to reprint the original paycheck if you don't want to account for the missing check number in your books. Contact the bank and request a stop payment on the lost check.

 

To reprint the original paycheck, follow the steps given below:

 

  1. First, go to +New.
  2. Select Check under the Vendors.
  3. Enter all details of the previously lost paycheck.
  4. Add the same date used on the lost paycheck.
  5. Lastly, print the check.

 

Please take note of the guide provided below:

 

 

  • Take note of the original check number, amount, and date.
  • Edit the original paycheck number with a new check number.

 

The second option is to void the paycheck and account with the missing check number. For the 3- steps process, refer to this article: Edit, delete, or void employee paychecks.

 

Moreover, to print paychecks in QuickBooks Online Payroll, here's the article you can use as a guide: Print or reprint paychecks and pay stubs

 

Given the lost payroll check, you have two options: reprint the original paychecks or follow a 3-step process to replace the check. These options will help you address the point. If anything comes up, tap the reply button, and we'll respond right away.

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