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March 1, 2026
Question

My Payroll tax year shows 2024-2025 and I have no pencil icon to edit and set to 2025-2026. I have tried a private browser window and also cleared cache, any ideas?

  • March 1, 2026
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Further detail. Company has been dormant since setup (July 2024) and I have not run a payroll. The company is now active (since 05/01/2026) and I need to pay myself, however the payroll can't process a payment as today's date is outside of the active tax year.

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QuickBooks Team
March 1, 2026

Hello there, Christa10. Since those browser fixes didn't bring the pencil icon back, I recommend contacting our QuickBooks Online Payroll support team directly. They can assess this issue and help restore the edit features you need to process your January 2026 payments.

 

Here's how to connect with them:

 

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  2. Click on the Search tab and enter a brief description of your concern.
  3. Hit Contact Us.
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    • Get a callback from the next available expert.

 

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