Recreating Payroll Transactions

Hello cec2,

Base on the details of your question, I'd assume that the company file on computer A is already a different file from computer B. If so, we can recreate your payroll transactions on computer B's company file the same way you always do.

If it is a direct deposit payroll, I'd recommend recreating it as a regular paycheck. You can see the detailed steps in this article: Change a direct deposit paycheck to a regular paycheck in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

Ensure that you have an updated backup copy of the company file on computer B.

Feel free to drop by again if you have additional queries. Have a great day!

Another question, if i recreate the old payroll transactions, will it create new paychecks? Also since the payroll is part paycheck and direct deposit, will it create a new direct deposit?

Yes, it'll create new paychecks, cec2.

For recording purposes, you can enter the prior payroll as paychecks for both payment method as to avoid sending them again. I'll show you how to remove the Use Direct Deposit option. 

1. From the Payroll Center, start creating payroll.
2. In the Enter Payroll Information window, click Open Paycheck Detail.
3. At the upper-right of the Preview Paycheck window, uncheck the Use Direct Deposit box. 
4. After entering the amount and correct dates, click Save & Close.
5. Click Continue and then Create paychecks.

If you need more help with enter paychecks you can use this article: How do I create a paycheck for an employee?.

I'll be here if there's anything else you need help with. You take care and keep safe!

would I just write a check for the Direct deposit fee?

Hi, cec2.

Yes, you can write a check to record the direct deposit fees. I have an article here if you need help on how to create, modify, and print checks.

You can also visit our QuickBooks Help page if you need more reference in managing your business.

Post again if you have more questions. Have a great day!

I'm having a similar issue.  I recreated payroll and unchecked the Direct Deposit box, but now it wants to send data.  Is this going to affect my taxes, since I have already paid the employees and taxes on the other computer?

Hi there, @CHar66. Thanks for joining the thread.

If the other computer is a different company file on the computer you're using right now and haven't recorded that payroll in your QuickBooks account. You can run payroll and unchecked the Direct Deposit box. Doing so will record that payroll to ensure your tax computation is correct.

To do so, you can follow the steps provided by my colleague Catherine_B above. However, if it's the same company file, I suggest not recreating it to avoid duplicates. 

In case you'd want to print your checks, check out this article for a detailed guide: Create, modify, and print checks.

Should you have other questions about payroll, feel free to reach back out. I'll be more than happy to answer it for you. Have a great day.