I'm trying to backdate a payroll but it's telling me tax penalties may apply and won't let me submit. How do i override this?

Hello, Penny. 

When you encounter tax penalties that prevent you from submitting payroll, it's important to act promptly to resolve the issue. To override these penalties, you need to get in touch with our payroll specialist, who has the expertise to assist you in bypassing the penalties. 
 

Our specialist can work with you to understand the specific nature of the penalties and develop a customized plan to resolve them. That's why it's best to seek professional assistance to ensure that you can submit your payroll without any issues and avoid any potential penalties. 

Here's how to contact them:

1. Go to Help at the upper-right corner.
2. Enter a short description of your concern.
3. Click Talk to a human. Then, I still need a human.
4. You can then get a callback or send a message to start a conversation with our specialist.

You may want to check about creating unscheduled payroll checks in QuickBooks Online. 

Additionally, you can read through these articles to help you stay compliant with the state and payroll tax regulations: 

• Payroll Tax Compliance Links
• Common year-end questions and answers
• Common questions about payroll and salaried employees

Lastly, I wanted to share an article that can help run different reports to view helpful information about your employees and payroll tax data. You may refer to the article 'Run Payroll Reports' for detailed instructions on generating these reports. This article explains the steps in running reports, such as employee earnings summary, payroll tax liability, and employee tax information. With the help of these reports, you can get a better understanding of your payroll data and make informed decisions for your business.
 

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any further questions regarding overriding tax penalties in the QuickBooks Community. I am always here to help you out. Have a wonderful day!