How do I do a payroll for a date that has already passed?

Hello, jmurray-thegreen.

I'll share with you the steps on how you can enter the payroll for last week in QuickBooks. 

When setting up for payroll, make sure to select Yes when asked if you paid your employees in 2021. You'll be given an option to add prior payroll to your employees. 

Then, start entering your employees' details and previous payroll in QuickBooks: 

1. Go to Payroll, then click the Add employee button.
2. Enter the payroll details of your employee. 
3. Scroll down to Step 9 How much did you pay (Name) so far this year?, then click the + Enter 2021 prior pay details link.
4. Follow the prompts to enter the last payroll. 

This option is only available if you haven't done regular payrolls yet. If you don't see this option when entering your employees' details (or if you've already run payroll), you'll want to contact our support. 

They have the tools to force the system to add the last week's payroll and ensure your taxes and payroll amounts are correct. Here's how to contact them: 

1. Click the Help menu.
2. Select the Talk to a human option (you can also type it in the chat box).
3. When prompted, enter something like "enter last week's payroll." 
4. Type or select I still need a human.
5. Click the Get help from a human link, then choose how you want to reach us. 

If you want to learn more about entering historical payrolls, you can read this article: Set up a prior payroll for QuickBooks Online Payroll.

Need to check your current liabilities so far? I recommend reading this article to help you pull up a payroll report: Run payroll reports.

If you need to set up other things in your payroll service, please let me know and I'll get back to you to help you out. I can also assist you with any other processes in QuickBooks. I'll see you around soon. 

Hello,

Press Ctrl + Alt + Y or Ctrl + Shift + Y to open the Setup YTD Amounts window. Select Next until you reach the Enter prior payments section. In the Enter tellthebell Prior Payments window, select Create Payment to enter all prior payroll tax and non-tax payroll liability payments you have made during the current or previous years.