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eran-swears
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how do I pay an employee with qb online for a custom pay period?

 
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LouiseG
QuickBooks Team

how do I pay an employee with qb online for a custom pay period?

You have the option to set up an unscheduled paycheck for a one-time payment to your employee, Eran. I am here to assist you and guide you through the necessary steps to ensure it is done accurately.

 

The Unscheduled Payroll feature is designed for flexibility, allowing you to create paychecks for specific dates, pay periods, or set hours. This feature is particularly useful for issuing one-time payments such as bonuses, commissions, final paychecks, or fringe benefits that are not part of the regular payroll schedule.

 

Here's how:
 

  1. Navigate to the Payroll menu and select Employees.
  2. From the Run payroll dropdown, pick the appropriate option for unscheduled payroll: Bonus only, Commission only, or Fringe benefits only.
  3. Input any necessary information regarding taxes or paycheck calculations (if applicable), then click Continue.
  4. Choose or verify the pay period and set the pay date.
  5. Choose the employees you wish to pay and input their payment details, including hours worked and any other pertinent information.
  6. Carefully review the payroll details to ensure accuracy, then Submit Payroll
  7. Once done, Close.

For additional guidance, I'm sharing an informative article on the process: Create an Unscheduled Payroll Check.

 

Additionally, I have included this article as a helpful resource for future reference, which explains how to generate a printed copy of your paychecks if needed: Print or reprint paychecks and pay stubs.

 

Your satisfaction in successfully managing payroll is our priority. If you have questions about running unscheduled paychecks or any other payroll processing inquiries in QBO. I'm here to lend a helping hand.

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