What to Do When Unable to Delete a Scheduled Payroll in QuickBooks

[jackvidgen666]

I’m unable to delete a scheduled payroll in QuickBooks. Despite following the standard process, the payroll remains in the schedule. Has anyone encountered this issue? What solutions or workarounds did you find effective? Any advice on resolving this would be greatly appreciated!

[fopod72268 · Accepted solution]

If you're having trouble deleting a scheduled payroll in QuickBooks, try these steps:

1. Access Scheduled Payroll:

   • Go to the “Employees” menu.
   • Select “Payroll Center.”
   • Click on the “Pay Employees” tab.

2. Find Scheduled Payroll:

   • Look for the “Scheduled Payroll” section.
   • Locate the payroll you want to delete.

3. Delete Scheduled Payroll:

   • Click on the payroll schedule you want to delete.
   • Select “Delete” or “Remove” (depending on your QuickBooks version).

4. Confirm Deletion: Follow any prompts to confirm the deletion.

5. Check Payroll Schedule:

   • Go to “Employees” and select “Payroll Center.”
   • Click “Manage Payroll Items” or “Payroll Schedule” to ensure the schedule is removed.

6. Update QuickBooks: Ensure your QuickBooks software is up-to-date to avoid any glitches related to payroll schedules.

7. Contact Support: If the issue persists, contact QuickBooks support for assistance