How do I correct a check amount written to a contractor?

Hi there, Hussey. Thank you for reaching out.

When correcting checks in QuickBooks Online (QBO), it's important to note that checks can either be edited or voided, depending on their status.

If the check has not been reconciled or cashed, you can easily edit it in QBO to make the necessary changes. However, if the check has been printed, issued, or reconciled, voiding it and creating a new one ensures that the correction is recorded properly in the system.

Here's how you can edit the check to fix the amount:

1. Navigate to the All Apps menu.
2. Select Expense Transactions under Expenses & Bills.
3. Locate the check written to the contractor.
4. Under the Action column, click View/Edit to open its details.
   
   
   
   
5. Update the Amount field with the corrected payment value.
6. After making the change, click Save and Close.

The amount is now updated in your QuickBooks Online records.

If the check has already been reconciled or issued, here's how to void the check:

1. Locate the check from the Expenses or Transactions tab.
2. Under the Action column, click the View/Edit dropdown.
3. Select Void.
   
   
   
   
4. Open the check, click Void, and confirm the action.

Once done, you can re-create the check with the correct amount.

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If you have any further questions or need additional guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help you.