Payroll issue

Help has arrived to ensure your employee’s earnings will be reduced, @35351.

In QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, you can add deduction items to the paycheck to reduce their wages. Before that, you’ll want to create a deduction payroll item first. I’m glad to show you the steps.

1. Go to the Lists menu, then pick Payroll Item List.
2. In the Payroll Item dropdown, select New.
3. Choose Custom Setup, then select your options.
4. In the liability account field, enter the same expense account used for the original compensation item.
5. Select Compensation as Tax tracking type.
6. Select Calculate this item based on Quantity if the employee was paid hourly, or select Neither if the employee paid with a salary item.
7. Click Next.
8. Enter the rate and hit Finish.

Once done, let’s add this new deduction item to your employee’s information. Just open their Payroll Info, then add the item under Additions, Deductions And Company Contributions. After that, the figure will automatically reflect on their paycheck.

For more information about the process, check out this guide: Reduce paycheck wages for an employee who has been overpaid.

Moreover, here's an illuminating guide in case you'd like to change your employees' information in the program: Update or delete employee info.

If you need further assistance with your payroll, just leave me a message below. I’ll be here. Always take care!

 I have already voided the paycheck that went to fraudulent account since this did not go to employee.That is what I was told to do to reduce wages when I contacted support. I also created a standard check which I thought was to replace the check I voided. When I voided the paycheck, it deducted what I had already paid in liabilities. So my bank report versus what I am reconciling is off. The standard check I created is not being offset by anything either. what should I do? 

Hello 35351,

Thanks for checking back in with us! For this matter, it would be best to connect with your accountant to see what would be the best move for your company. If you don't have an accountant, we offer a ProAdvisor service, where you can reach out to experts within your area. Many of them even offer free consultations. Here's how:

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Please let me know if you have any questions. I will be more than happy to assist you further. Take care for now!