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Yes, simple IRA is a pre-tax. Let's make sure that set up is correct so that the calculation will be correct. Let me give the step by step instructions on how to check the setup.
Check this article for the detailed guide on how to access custom set-up and it's related topics: Set up a payroll item for retirement benefits (401(K), Simple IRA, etc.)
After verifying the setup, you can now correct the year to date deductions in your account. There must be enough wages on the paycheck to cover the correction. You're unable to correct an amount that is more than the employee earned.
In QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, you can correct year-to-date (YTD) additions or deductions on a paycheck when:
First, you'll need to create a payroll summary report for the current calendar year to determine the amount of money deducted using the old payroll item.
Second, edit the Tax Tracking Type into not in use, because you're unable to remove it from the list. Here's how:
Third, in the employee profile, set up the new payroll item with the correct (addition/deduction) amount for future payrolls. Remove the old payroll item.
Fourth, create a paycheck for the affected employee as part of the next payroll in the current year. If the employee is not due another paycheck, and if the item is a tax, deduction or company contribution, make a liability adjustment instead. After creating a paycheck, go to the Preview paycheck and enter the amount tax for YTD.
Here's how:
Check this article for the next steps. Proceed to number 7 in this link: Correct year-to-date (YTD) additions or deductions on a paycheck when the wrong tracking type was us...
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