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March 29, 2025
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I was trying to add employee details with a csv import, but it created duplicates of all my employees. How do I merge duplicates that weren't imported from Quickbooks?

  • March 29, 2025
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I know about the archive option. It's ridiculous that I can't delete team members that have the SAME name and SAME email address. If I archive them, then there will be all sorts of confusion when we're unarchiving them in the fututre. Many of our employees are project-based, so they are archived and un-archived regularly. My guess is the only workaround is to rename all the duplicates with "Null" or something. But seriously, WHY can't I delete a person that never even existed???!!!

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MsNorthPND18
March 29, 2025

Letting an employee go can be challenging. But it's important to take steps to keep your records accurate. I'm here to share some insights about deleting your employees in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll.

 

The option In QBO Payroll, we have two ways to remove an employee from the list: deleting or changing their employment status

 

Before deleting an employee, ensure that there are no pay histories, timesheet data, or paychecks associated with their name, as this will prevent their removal.

 

Here's how you can delete your employee:

 

  1. Go to Payroll, then select Employees.
  2. Select the employee's name. If the employee isn't on the list, select All Employees from the Active Employees dropdown.
  3. Select the employee you want to delete. 
  4. From Actions, select Delete employee.
  5. Select Yes.

 

For a complete guide on how to remove an employee from QuickBooks Payroll, check out this article that provides detailed instructions and additional information on the process: Delete an employee's profile from payroll.

 

Additionally, for a deeper understanding of managing projects and payroll expenses, please refer to the following guide, which offers detailed insights and instructions: Track hourly labor costs and profitability by project in QuickBooks Online.

 

Feel free to visit us again if you have any questions about managing employees or payroll. Should you need support with payroll taxes, entries, or lists, please don't hesitate to reach out, and we'll be ready to assist you further.