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March 15, 2025
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How do you change the day the pay period starts and ends?

  • March 15, 2025
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The pay period starts on thursday and ends on wednesday. I need to change to start on sunday and end Saturday. Please help me.

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March 16, 2025

Hello there, Juanita.
 

To change your employee's pay period start and end days, update their employment details in their profile. Below are the steps for making this update, along with screenshots to guide you through the process.
 

Here's how:

 

  1. Open your QuickBooks Online (QBO) Account.
  2. Select Payroll, then click Employees.
  3. Locate the employee's name and click it.
  4. Under the Profile, scroll down to the Employee details section and click Edit.
  5. In the Pay Schedule tab, choose +Add Pay Schedule.
  6. Update the Pay frequency, Next payday, and End of the next pay period.
  7. Hit Save to reflect the changes.

For more details about updating pay schedules, please check this article: Set up and manage payroll schedules.

 

Additionally, you can visit this article for tips about generating payroll reports: Run payroll reports.

 

Furthermore, consider Explore QuickBooks Payroll for efficient tax and form management. With QuickBooks Payroll, our team will handle your paperwork and ensure compliance with all regulations.

 

If you have any questions about updating your employee's pay schedule, please let me know. The Community is here to help, and we are committed to resolving your concerns promptly.