If you pay direct deposit and forgot to do payroll and it says pay them with a check will it double pay them

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In QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll, if you pay employees via direct deposit but forget to process payroll and instead issue checks to them manually, it won't automatically double-pay them. 

QBO Payroll typically won't automatically process payments twice (once through direct deposit and once through a manual check). To prevent any potential for double payments, you should verify that the payroll for the period hasn't been processed before issuing manual checks.

If a paycheck hasn't been created, you can switch employee pay methods as you run payroll.

Here's how:

1. Go to Payroll, then Employees.
2. Select Run payroll.
3. Select the employee’s row.
4. Below the employee's name, switch the pay method to Paper check from the Dropdown.
5. Preview and submit your payroll.

In case you've already made a direct deposit, and not yet submitted it to Intuit, you can delete the direct deposit check and recreate a paycheck manually.

Here's how:

1. Go to Payroll, then select Employees (Take me there).
2. Select Run Payroll.
3. If applicable, select your desired payroll schedule, then Continue.
4. Select or review the Pay period and Pay date.
5. Select the employees you'd like to pay.
6. Select the column, or select Actions ⋮, then Edit paycheck to enter your pay details. You can enter hours, compensation, memos, or any other necessary paycheck info.
7. Select Preview payroll.
8. Select or review the QuickBooks Bank account to track your payroll.
9. Select Preview payroll details or Submit payroll.
10. Select Close.

After that, review your records carefully to ensure accuracy. Reconcile payments with your bank statements to make sure all payments have been processed correctly.

Always remember to double-check your actions to avoid any potential errors or confusion in your payroll process. It is also a good idea to consult with a financial advisor or an accountant for the proper categories to use. Have a great day ahead.