payroll and tax rate one time payment

Thanks for posting here, @BrianShupe,

I can guide you through the steps of setting up grant in QuickBooks Desktop. The process may take a few steps but I prepared all the things you need to do. Here's how:

1. From the Lists menu and choose Payroll Item List.
2. Right-click anywhere from the list then select New.
3. For the Select setup method, choose Custom Setup then press Next.
4. Choose Addition then Next.
5. Add the name of the payroll item then press Next again.
6. Pick a Tax Tracking Type that corresponds to how the grant is reported on the tax forms.
7. Click Next thrice then add the default rate.
8. Once done, click on Finish.

To add this in the employees pay, create an unscheduled payroll then use only the new item. Here's how:

1. Tap the Employees menu then choose Pay Employees.
2. From the drop-down, choose Unscheduled Payroll.
3. Enter the pay period and the check date.
4. Mark the employees to pay then choose Continue.
5. Above the employee name, click on Open Paycheck Detail.
6. Remove the other items and add the new payroll item in the Other Payroll Items section. See this:
   
7. Review the taxes before saving the transaction.
8. Do the same process for the other employees who received the funds.

Let me know if you have other question or concerns about the steps. I'll be right here to make sure your items are set up properly. Have a good one!