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December 14, 2021
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I accidentally posted payroll to the operating account, but the money came out of the payroll account at the bank, what journal entry fixes this in operating account

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It came out of the payroll account at bank like it should but went to operating account in QuickBooks online. How do I fix this?

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December 14, 2021

Hello there, @travis-xtrtn-com.

 

You can create a journal entry to move the payroll expenses from one bank to another. Before doing so, I recommend consulting an accountant on what specific accounts to use to record the transaction to ensure the accuracy of your books. 

 

To create a journal entry, here's how:

  1. In the left menu, click the + New button.
  2. Select Journal entry.
  3. Under the Journal date, enter the paycheck date.
  4. Enter the other necessary information.
  5. Select Save and close.

 

For more information about how to enter the debits and credits for wages and taxes, as well as a sample paycheck, you can check this article: Manually enter payroll paychecks in QuickBooks Online.

 

After that, we can go to your payroll setting to update the payroll information.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Gear icon at the top. 
  2. Choose Payroll Settings
  3. Click the Preferences link at the top.
  4. Select Accounting Preferences.
  5. Pick the Customize button to edit. 
  6. Go to the Bank Account section and choose the correct account in the drop-down menu. 
  7. Once done, click OK.

 

From there, once you've processed payroll, it will be taken out based on the account selected. 

 

For additional reference, I encourage checking our Employees and payroll taxes page. There, you can read some of our great articles and learn some tips in managing your payroll.

 

If you have any questions or clarifications, let me know by leaving a comment. I’m more than happy to help. Have a great day!