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jamborestoration
August 4, 2020
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How do i edit a payee from the payroll or remove a payee

  • August 4, 2020
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Ashley H
Ashley H
August 4, 2020

Let's edit or remove a payee from your QuickBooks Online, @jamborestoration.

 

First, let me show you how can edit the payee (also known as a vendor) in your QuickBooks Online account:

 

  1. Go to the Expenses tab in the left-hand menu, then select Vendors.
  2. Click on the vendor's name to view their profile.
  3. Press Edit at the top-right of the page. 
  4. If you hit Make inactive in the bottom-left of the Vendor information window, this will remove the vendor from lists and reports.

 

Additionally, I've provided the steps below to remove a payee (also known as a contractor) from your payroll:

 

  1. Go to the Payroll tab in the left-hand menu, then select Contractors.
  2. Click on the contractor's name to view their profile.
  3. Under their name in the top-left corner, press on the Active drop-down and choose Mark as inactive.

 

That's all there is to it! Furthermore, here's a Community article that explains more about each of these processes in QuickBooks Online: How to add, edit, delete, and restore list elements.

 

Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you by leaving me a comment below. Have a great rest of your day!

brookelyerly
September 2, 2021

Is there a way to remove a contractor from the payroll list but keep them active as a vendor?  Or is it once you  have created them as a contractor then you can't move them from that list but leave them as an active vendor?

LieraMarie_A
LieraMarie_A
September 2, 2021

Yes, there's a way to remove a contractor from the payroll list and keep them active as a vendor. @brookelyerly.

 

These steps will help you accomplish it:

  1. Navigate to the Expenses menu and select Vendors.
  2. Select the contractor's name from the list.
  3. Click the Edit button.
  4. Uncheck the Track payments for 1099 box.
  5. Click Save.

 

Once done, the vendor will remain as an vendor. You can check out this article as a reference: How to set up contractors and track them for 1099s in QuickBooks.

 

I've included some articles here that you can use when managing other list elements such as accounts, terms, classes, products, or services:

 

Please come back if you've got further concerns about setting up vendors' information. I'm here to back you up. Take care and have a great day.

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