How do I run a bonus check

I'm happy to provide the steps needed in creating a bonus check to pay your employees, jbervip.

In QuickBooks Online, you have two options for running a bonus check. It's either creating bonuses along with the employee's regular pay or through a separate paycheck.
 

If you choose to pay a bonus along with the employee’s regular pay, add the Bonus pay type before you run payroll. Here's how:

1. Go to Payroll, then Employees.
2. Select your employee.
3. Proceed to the Profile tab.
4. From Pay types, click Edit.
5. In the Common pay types section, mark Bonus.
   
6. Click Save.

Once done, here's how to pay out the bonus.

1. Go to Payroll, then Employees.
2. Click Run payroll.
3. Select your employee, then enter the amount in the Bonus field.
4. Select Preview payroll, then Submit payroll.

If you choose to give the bonus through a separate check, follow the steps below.

1. Go to Payroll, then Employees.
2. From the Run payroll ▼ drop-down, select Bonus only.
3. Choose how you’d like to enter the bonus:
            * As a net pay: he employee gets the exact bonus amount. Taxes are still calculated but they’ll be company-paid tax.
            * As a gross: We’ll figure out the net amount for you.
4. Choose the employee, then enter the Bonus amount.
5. Click Edit ✎ next to Payroll options.
6. Select the payroll options you want, then hit Apply.
7. Click Preview and Submit payroll.

Please know that if you enter the bonus amount “As net pay”, you don’t have the option to deduct retirement, HSA, or garnishments. 

Now it's time to file your returns. I'm adding these resources for wrapping up and preparing this year’s payroll.

• Pay and file payroll taxes and forms in Online Payroll
• Year-end checklist for QuickBooks Online Payroll.

If you have additional payroll concerns, please use the Reply button below and tag me. I'll get back and answer them.

1. Click Edit ✎ next to Payroll options.
2. Select the payroll options you want, then hit Apply.

THIS DOESNT WORK.

Hello, Andy.

Are you editing your bonus check before submission? With the new payroll interface of QuickBooks Online Payroll (QBOP), you can select the three vertical dots icon under the Action column to do so. Let me show you how.

After you choose the employee and enter the Bonus amount, select the three vertical dots icon under the Action column. Make all the necessary changes and select Save once done. Please see the screenshots below for your reference.

Additionally, QuickBooks allows you to access a variety of payroll reports that can help you keep track of your business expenses, taxes, and employee paycheck details. For the complete list and guide on how to access them, you may want to look into this article: Run payroll reports.

I'm ready to back you up if you need more help with payroll. I'll keep the thread open so you can comment back.

I can't get rid of the union dues.  I usually take 4% out of their hours worked, but I can't take 4% out of their bonus.  Please provide step by step of what I do.  I alreayd went to the employee screen who's earned bonuses and changed the 4% to 0%, but it still takes out 4%!

Hi there, Kristy79. Appreciate you joining the thread and letting us know about the issue you're encountering. I'd like to make sure you'll be able to get rid of the union dues and edit its percentage from 4% to 0%.

First off, I want to acknowledge and appreciate the effort you've put into trying to adjust the percentage on your own. It's clear that you've been working hard to achieve the desired outcome. Now let's dive into some troubleshooting steps to isolate this so you can now get back to work and carry on with your payroll-related tasks.

Since you've already changed the percentage from 4% to 0% and the system still took out 4%, I'd recommend deleting the deduction item. And I'd be glad to show you how for your convenience:

1. Go to the Payroll menu then select Employees.
2. Locate the employee.
3. Select Edit from the Deductions & contributions section.
4. Hit on the trash bin icon.
5. Select Delete, then Done to close the page.

You can check out this article for more information about the process and for guidance in managing payroll deductions: Set up, change, or delete employee-paid payroll deductions.

Additionally, you may also want to make sure that you've entered the amount as net (As a net) when running the bonus check so it won't deduct retirement, HSA, or garnishments. Refer to the Pay a bonus-only paycheck section of this article: Pay an employee bonus.

Furthermore, here's an article I've included for you to learn how to print paychecks or pay stubs in QuickBooks Online Payroll: Print or reprint paychecks and pay stubs.

I'd like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your contribution to our Community forum. Your question and participation greatly enhance the value of this platform for everyone involved. If you have any more questions or require assistance with managing your payroll deductions, please feel free to reach out. We are always here to provide support and guidance. We wish you ongoing success in all your payroll endeavors!