Hello there, WandaJW.

In QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), we can create a separate payroll item for holiday hours without accruing PTO. By doing so, you can accurately track holiday hours without impacting PTO balances.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Lists menu and select Payroll Item List.
2. Click the Payroll Item drop-down arrow and choose New.
3. Select Custom Setup, and click Next.
4. Tap Wage, then Next.
5. Choose Annual Salary or Hourly Wages, then Next.
6. Pick Regular Pay, and click Next.
7. In the Name used in paychecks and payroll reports field, enter Holiday Pay, and select Next.
8. The default account for the expense is Payroll Expenses.
9. Hit Finish.

Once done, ensure that the Do not accrue sick/vacation pay option is unchecked. You can go to the Paycheck Detail and review it from there. I'll guide you on how to do it.

1. Tap on Employees Center from the Employees tab.
2. Choose the employee you want to run and select the paycheck.
3. Click Paycheck Detail.
4. Uncheck the Do not accrue sick/vac option from the Review Paycheck window.
5. Hit Save & Close.
   
   

Furthermore, when paying a bonus check, consider the taxability of bonuses. To know more about this, check this article: Create Bonus Paycheck.

For tips on tax reports and QuickBooks' payroll tax calculations, visit this link: Understand how your payroll taxes are calculated.

Keep me posted if you need anything else about the holiday time. I'm always one post away if you need help.