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July 20, 2025
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How do I erase all payroll back to Jan 1 and reenter payroll?

  • July 20, 2025
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QuickBooks Team
July 20, 2025

You can delete payroll if it is within the current year and re-enter it by creating a paycheck with a past check date, probusserv.

 

If you are processing payroll through direct deposit, please note that payments cannot be reversed. However, when you recreate the paycheck, avoid using direct deposit to prevent overpaying the employee.

 

Here is how to delete or void the paycheck:

 

  1. Go to the Paycheck list.
  2. Select the paychecks you would like to delete or void, then choose Delete or Void.
  3. Once done, select Yes.

 

Please refer to this article for a detailed guide on deleting or voiding paychecks: How to delete or void paychecks in QuickBooks.

 

After deleting, you can create a paycheck with a past check date if it falls within the current quarter and tax forms have not been filed yet. This paycheck will be issued as a paper check.

 

  1. Click on Run Payroll and then select your payroll schedule.
  2. Update the Pay Date and Pay Period.
  3. Select the employee and enter their salary or hours worked.
  4. Set the pay method to Paper Check.

 

Let us know if you have further questions or concerns, and our Community Space is here to help you.