Bypass tax penalties may apply

Hi preearth,

I'm here to share some information about entering taxes in QuickBooks.

When you've entered a past-dated check, you'll be prompted with the bypass page.  The system won't allow you to enter a past-dated checks for several reasons.

If the pay is for the prior period, you can enter a memo on the description indicated its pay period.

I've added this reference for more information: Tax Penalty Protection.

Let me know if there's anything that I can help with. Keep safe!

So are you recommending entering the pay in the incorrect year and just make a note? 

Hi there, preearth.

Allow me to step in and help by sharing information to resolve this.

You can enter the check as a prior payroll, but if you don't have that option anymore, the best bet is to contact QBO Payroll Support so they can enter it for you. They have a different tool for entering historical payroll in the past tax periods.

1. Go to the ?Help, in the text box input I need to speak to a human.
2. Enter your concern such as "Record previous paycheck with the correct date and ensure the correct figure in the taxes owed."
3. Click Speak to a human.
4. Select Contact us.
5. Choose either to Send a message or get a Callback.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Confirm the request.

You can also use this direct chat link: https://intuit.me/3HMgDZh

If there's anything that I can help you with payroll, please don't hesitate to reach back out. Take care!

What are the hours to speak to someone? I tried today, but closed on Saturday. I am trying to find the hours. thank you,

Thanks for getting back to us, preearth.

You can reach out to one of our Phone Support agents from 6 AM to 6 PM PST from Monday to Friday.

I've also added this link that has information on our operating hours: Contact QuickBooks products and services Support.

Also, if you have some concerns with managing your taxes for the year-end, you can check this article: Year-end guide for QuickBooks Online.

I'll be around whenever help is needed. Have a good one!