Processing a final paycheck

You can run an unscheduled payroll and create a bonus check, Julie.

QuickBooks Workforce doesn't send email notifications for pay stubs categorized as bonus only, allowing you to process the payment discreetly.

Here’s how to create an unscheduled bonus check:

1. From the left menu, choose My apps. Then, select Payroll and click Employees.
2. In the Run payroll ▼ dropdown, choose Bonus only.
3. Provide any required info about taxes or paycheck calculations, if prompted, then click Continue.
4. Review the pay period (if applicable) and pay date, then select the employees to pay.
5. Edit paycheck details as needed by clicking the Actions ⋮ menu or the appropriate column.
6. Choose whether the paycheck will be paper or direct deposit for each employee.
7. Click Preview payroll and ensure the details are accurate.
8. Select the QuickBooks bank account to track your payroll, then click Submit payroll.
9. Close the payroll process when done.

After issuing final paychecks, update employees’ statuses to avoid being billed for them in the future.

You can also consider exploring QuickBooks Payroll to streamline your payroll process with time-tracking tools and faster direct deposits, improving overall efficiency for your business.

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