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Since payroll services aren't available in QuickBooks Self-Employed, you'll need to upgrade to a QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop subscription to add a payroll service.
If you choose to subscribe to QuickBooks Online Payroll, you can create a late (backdated) paycheck from your Payroll screen.
Here's how:
- In the left navigation bar, go to Payroll, then Employees.
- Select Run payroll.
- If asked, choose a payroll schedule.
- Specify your Pay date and Pay period.
- Choose an employee and add their salary or hours worked.
- Pay method should be selected as Paper check.
- Preview and submit payroll.
In the event you choose to subscribe to QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, your steps will be a bit different for creating backdated paychecks.
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