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Djinn13
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Matching PayPal Banking Entry to Payroll Check Amount

One of our employees failed to post all of his hours in Workforce one week, so our owner told him we would cut him a manual check.  I set it up in Quickbooks Payroll, but then our owner actually paid him through PayPal.  I want to link the PayPal transaction to the employee's Paycheck - which still shows as not being processed - but cannot figure out how to do it.  When I pull up potential matches in our QB PayPal transaction list, this doesn't show up.  Any suggestions please?

 

 

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Best answer January 08, 2025

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AdonL
QuickBooks Team

Matching PayPal Banking Entry to Payroll Check Amount

Matching PayPal banking entries to payroll check amounts is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, Djinn13. I have details regarding PayPal entries linked to a payroll check in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll.

 

For payroll transactions still showing as being processed, I recommend double-checking the Paycheck date(s) of these transactions. Payroll should be posted on the check date. Then, ensure direct deposits are processed two (2) business days before the check date.

 

You can void or delete the paycheck if the payroll status isn't processed to avoid overpaying an employee. To delete a paycheck, follow the steps below:

 

  1. Go to the Payroll menu on the left panel to select Employees.
  2. Click the Paycheck list link under Run Payroll.
  3. Set the date in the Date Range drop-down and press the Run Report button.
  4. Tick the box on the paycheck you want to remove.
  5. Put a checkmark on the I understand that this action cannot be undone and further action is required box options.
  6. Hit the Delete Paycheck button to confirm the action.

 

In cases where direct deposit is already offloaded for ACH, you won't be able to delete it. You'll need to make an internal agreement with your employee to return the excess amount or deduct the amount paid twice from their next payroll.

 

Moreover, if you've created paychecks under your checking or savings account, this is why you're unable to find a potential match since these transactions are on two different account registers. I recommend recreating the paycheck under the PayPal account so you can match these entries.

 

I'm also attaching these resources so you can review your overall payroll transaction totals in a given time frame:

 

 

Matching PayPal banking entries to payroll check amounts is essential for accurate financial reporting and avoiding duplicates. Let us know in the comments if you need further assistance managing bank transactions and employees' paychecks in QBO Payroll. The Community space is always ready to help you out. Have a good one.

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AdonL
QuickBooks Team

Matching PayPal Banking Entry to Payroll Check Amount

Matching PayPal banking entries to payroll check amounts is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, Djinn13. I have details regarding PayPal entries linked to a payroll check in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll.

 

For payroll transactions still showing as being processed, I recommend double-checking the Paycheck date(s) of these transactions. Payroll should be posted on the check date. Then, ensure direct deposits are processed two (2) business days before the check date.

 

You can void or delete the paycheck if the payroll status isn't processed to avoid overpaying an employee. To delete a paycheck, follow the steps below:

 

  1. Go to the Payroll menu on the left panel to select Employees.
  2. Click the Paycheck list link under Run Payroll.
  3. Set the date in the Date Range drop-down and press the Run Report button.
  4. Tick the box on the paycheck you want to remove.
  5. Put a checkmark on the I understand that this action cannot be undone and further action is required box options.
  6. Hit the Delete Paycheck button to confirm the action.

 

In cases where direct deposit is already offloaded for ACH, you won't be able to delete it. You'll need to make an internal agreement with your employee to return the excess amount or deduct the amount paid twice from their next payroll.

 

Moreover, if you've created paychecks under your checking or savings account, this is why you're unable to find a potential match since these transactions are on two different account registers. I recommend recreating the paycheck under the PayPal account so you can match these entries.

 

I'm also attaching these resources so you can review your overall payroll transaction totals in a given time frame:

 

 

Matching PayPal banking entries to payroll check amounts is essential for accurate financial reporting and avoiding duplicates. Let us know in the comments if you need further assistance managing bank transactions and employees' paychecks in QBO Payroll. The Community space is always ready to help you out. Have a good one.

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