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April 20, 2020
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How can I correct my Payroll for March 2020.Due to HMRC requirements, I see that I did it wrongly last month because I didn't add Furlough Pay. Urgent help needed!

  • April 20, 2020
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IamjuViel
April 20, 2020

Hello, @GDL Prop.

 

Let's first delete the previous payroll check. Then, recreate it with a furloughed pay category.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Employees menu. 
  2. Select Payroll.
  3. Choose the most recent period in the Payroll History section. 
  4. Click Action and select Delete Payroll on the Payroll details page. 
  5. Enter Yes in the box, then click Delete.
  6. Repeat for any additional pay runs you require.

Once completed, the system will attempt to delete the corresponding journal entries when you created the previous March payroll. You can refer to this article for more insights deleting payroll in QuickBooks: Deleting A Pay Run in QuickBooks Online Standard Payroll

 

On the other hand, here's how you can recreate the March paycheck. 

  1. Start your pay run.
  2. Click the Edit button next to one employee
  3. Select Add/edit a Bonus or Other Payment.
  4. Click the plus icon at the top of the box.
  5. Tick Other Earnings as the type. 
  6. Name it as Furloughed Employee Pay along the lines of the item.
  7. Enter the employee’s payment amount for the period. 
  8. Edit all other Furloughed employees on the pay run, then add the payment category you've created.

You can read through for more detailed instructions: COVID-19: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

 

Also, you can visit our blog to learn more about tips and resources when managing your business during these trying times.

 

Always feel free to swing by here if you have other questions about managing payroll in QuickBooks. I'm always here to help.