How can I pay my contractors for work in a previous period?

Hi there, 4hisglory1976. I can assist you with recording your contractor's payment in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Please know, that the option to pay your contractors with a back-dated check in the Contractor section is unavailable. However, you can issue a check from the +New icon and then enter the date range for when your contractor was paid.

Here's how:

1. Go to the +New icon, then select Check.
2. Select the contractor from the Payee dropdown.
3. Choose the Bank account from the dropdown menu where you want to withdraw money.
4. Fill out the rest of the information.
5. Select Save and close.

I've also added a couple of screenshots for your visual reference.

In addition, you can refer to this article to learn how to print a check in QBO: Print a checks in QBO.

Comment on the post if you still have concerns about recording payment in QBO. I'm always here to help.