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kym6
January 5, 2022
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Anyone else have year end bonus go on 2022 instead of 2021?

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Mark_R
January 5, 2022

I've got your back, @kym6.

 

You'll want to make sure that the pay date of the bonus check is under the year 2021. This way, it'll be included in your 2021 year-end payroll tax forms. Since the bonus check goes on 2022, we'll need to delete the bonus check and recreate it with the correct pay date. Here's how:

 

  1. Sign in to your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account.
  2. Click Payroll from the left menu, then select Employees.
  3. Select the Paycheck list link under Run payroll.
  4. Choose the correct date range, then select the bonus check you want to delete.
  5. Click the Delete button.
  6. Mark the box for I understand that this action cannot be undone.
  7. Select Delete paycheck.
  8. Then, recreate the bonus check.

 

You might want to learn more about how to wrap up year-end payroll with QuickBooks Online. This article will provide detailed information: Year-end checklist for QuickBooks Online Payroll.

 

Please know you can continue to reach me here with any additional questions about running bonus checks. Wishing you all the best, @kym6.

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kym6Author
January 5, 2022

Thanks for your help.  I did all of that but it says with a pay date of 12/31/2021 late payroll tax payment penalty may apply and it won't let me do it.

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kym6Author
January 5, 2022

Message I get:

Tax penalties may apply
 
You’ve picked a pay date that may cause you to make a late tax payment and incur a penalty. Try choosing a date closer to today’s date.
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JonpriL
January 5, 2022

Appreciate the update, @kym6.

 

Since you're still unable to post the bonus check even after entering the pay date accordingly, I recommend contacting our Payroll Care Team. One of our specialists online has the tool to help enter the bonus check. I'll show you how.

 

  1. Go to Help.
  2. Select Search
  3. Click Contact Us.
  4. Enter a few words describing how the system is not letting you record the bonus check the What can we help you with? field.
  5. Select Continue.
  6. Click Message an agent or Get a callback.

 

Here's an article you can read to learn more about our support hours and the appropriate channel to connect with: Contact Payroll Support.

 

While working with your account and payroll transactions, here are the most common articles to use as your guide: Help Articles for QuickBooks Online Payroll.

 

Know that you can always leave a reply below if there's anything else that I can help you with. I'll surely be around, ready to lend a hand. Stay safe!

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