How to issue final paycheck ahead of payroll schedule

I can help process the final paycheck in QuickBooks Online (QBO), @office20487.

You can create a scheduled or unscheduled final paycheck in QuickBooks Online (QBO) through the Payroll menu. We can create an Unscheduled Payroll since you'll want to create the paycheck ahead of the schedule.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Payroll menu, and then choose the Employees tab.

2. Click the drop-down arrow, and then one of the following: Bonus only, Commission only, or Fringe benefits if you already selected one of these as the payment type.

3. Select As net pay if you know the exact amount you need to pay the employee. Otherwise, select As gross pay.

4. Enter any additional info about taxes or paycheck calculations.

5. Pick the bank account you use to track them. 

6. Select the employee you want to pay, and enter their hours, compensation, etc. In the Pay section, select Edit ✎.

7. Under Pay Method for each employee, select the link to choose a paper or direct deposit paycheck.

8. Select Preview payroll details to review the details. Then select Save for later or Submit payroll.

9. When you're ready, select Finish Payroll.

Once done, you'll want to update their employee status. This way, they'll be removed from your active employee list so you don’t get billed for them anymore. Go to the In QuickBooks Online Payroll drop-down ▼ of this article for the steps: Update employee status.

I've also added this link about managing payroll in QBO: Set up and manage payroll schedules.

Feel free to get back here in the Community if you need more help with managing your payroll or other QuickBooks-related concerns. I'd be delighted to help you some more. Take care and stay safe always.