Can you setup a payroll item to be a memo only on pay check?

Hi there, @4610.

Thanks for taking the time to reach out to the QuickBooks Community. I hope you're having a great day so far. 

At this time, the payroll item list is designed for deductions, taxes, etc. There are no options for memos. However, you can manually add a memo to each paycheck. I've included some steps below that cover how to add a memo to an employee paycheck. 

1. Open the Employee's paycheck.
2. Update the memo field at the bottom of the check.
3. Hit Save & Close.
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I understand that having the option to add a memo through a payroll item could be beneficial for you and your company. With that said, I think this would be the perfect opportunity to send this suggestion to our Product Development Team. Our developers review each request and consider them all for future updates. You can use the steps below to submit your request. 

1. Click on the Help menu at the top of the screen. 
2. Highlight Send Feedback Online.
3. Select Product Suggestion.
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4. Enter your product suggestion, then hit Send Feedback. 

Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with. I'm always around to lend a hand. Take care!