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Hello there, @Deadwood Al.

I understand that handling payroll items and correcting entries can sometimes lead to complex situations. Let's work through the steps to resolve the issue of the $100 sitting as an unpaid liability in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

First, let's ensure the payroll item is set correctly:

1. Go to Lists and choose Payroll Item List.
2. Locate and double-click the Deduction item you created.
3. Ensure it's correctly set to the Direct Deposit Liability (2110) account.
4. Since you've already updated the GL account for the deduction, ensure that the date of the changes goes back to the original paycheck period.
5. If prompted again, select the date when the paycheck with the deduction occurred.

Next, here's how to remove that unwanted liability from the Pay Liabilities tab:

1. On the top menu, head to Employees and select Payroll Center.
2. Go to the Pay Liabilities tab.
3. Click on the Manage Payment Methods link near the bottom of the window.
4. In the list of payment methods, find the item associated with the $100 liability you no longer want to pay.
5. Once you've located the item, remove its payment schedule by selecting it and confirming that you want to delete the schedule.
    

   

Check to ensure the Adjustment has been applied correctly:

1. Go to Reports and select Employees & payroll.
2. Run a Payroll Liability Balances report.
3. Verify that the $100 has been removed from the unpaid liabilities.

Additionally, you can learn how to request a direct deposit limit increase if your payroll is higher than your limits or if you need to pay out bonuses. 

Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. We're here to ensure your payroll liabilities are correctly managed, which is crucial for accurate financial reporting.

@Deadwood Al  RE: How do I get rid of the $100 sitting as an unpaid liability?

In the payroll center on the Pay Liabilities tab, click the Manage Payment Methods link near the bottom of the window.  Then find the item you don't want to pay and remove the payment schedule from it.

@MarkAngeloG  RE: Next, resolve the $100 showing as a payroll liability:...

There is no reason to enter a liability adjustment for something that is not a liability. Nor is there a reason to pay it in the first place, as the OP stated.