Hello there, @mariniaellett.
Let me help you to create a termination check for an employee.
In QuickBooks, you can't create a check with a date in the past. This is the only available check dates that fall after your last check date and before your next payday.
Here's how to create unscheduled check:
- Select Workers in the left navigation bar, then Employees.
- Click Run payroll.
- Find the employee you want to pay, then select Create another check.
- Enter employee compensation.
- Confirm the pay period and check date.
- Select Preview Payroll, then click Submit payroll.
- Hit on Finish payroll.
If you want to record a payroll liability, you can check this article: Record a payroll liability refund check.
If you need further assistance you are free to drop a comment below. We're always here to help.