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RobNYC
August 9, 2023
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How do I run payroll manually?

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I subscribe to QB Payroll service and I just recently migrated from desktop to online. I have a very small business and I am my only employee. I do not payroll myself with any regularity. A standard schedule such as weekly, monthly, etc., does not work for me. How can I pay myself now and then with no standard schedule? How can I go into payroll, enter an amount, run it instantly, and move on? This was very simple in desktop. Thoughts and guidance greatly appreciated. 

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Archie_B
August 9, 2023

Hello there, RobNYC.

 

I can share some information on how to run an unscheduled payroll manually in QuickBooks Online Payroll.

 

The first step is to disable Auto Payroll if you have it set up to process a scheduled payroll in QuickBooks. To do this, you need to unenroll your employees from Auto Payroll.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Gear ⚙ icon, then Payroll Settings
  2. In the Auto Payroll box, hit Edit ✎.
  3. Click on Select employees for Auto Payroll.
  4. Select one or more of the enrolled employees.
  5. Select Save changes.
  6. Review the confirmation window, then select Done.

 

Once done, you can follow the steps below to create an unscheduled payroll. Like this:

 

  1. From the left navigation menu, select Payroll, then Employees.
  2. Click on the Run Payroll button.
  3. Pick the employees for whom you want to create unscheduled paychecks.
  4. Enter the hours worked or salary information for each employee.
  5. Review and adjust any additional pay items, such as bonuses or commissions.
  6. Verify the paycheck date and pay period.
  7. Click on the Preview Payroll button to review the payroll details.
  8. If everything looks correct, click on the Submit Payroll button.
  9. Then, select the Finish Payroll button to complete the unscheduled payroll process.

 

Here's an article for more details about processing payroll: Create and run your payroll.

 

I've also added this so you'd be familiar with the year-end process: Year-end checklist for QuickBooks Online Payroll.

 

Feel free to return to this thread for follow-up questions about payroll. I'll be happy to help. Keep safe!

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