how can i edit an effective date for employee start

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I'm happy to show you how to change the start date for your employee in QuickBooks Online Payroll.

Changing an employee's start date in QuickBooks Online can be done in your employee's profile. Here are the steps to get this done:

• Go to Payroll then Employees.
• Select the employee's name.
• In the Employment details section, select Start or Edit.
• Update the hire date and select Save. 

It's important to note:

• If you have already run payroll for this employee, changing the start date might require deleting or reversing existing paychecks.
• If you cannot edit the date, ensure you have the appropriate permissions or check if the employee has an active pay schedule that needs to be modified first.
• Changes to hire dates can impact tax calculations, especially if the employee is a director. 

The following article provides additional info about editing or changing employee info in payroll.

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