Entering hand-computed checks to adjust employer cost balances

To enter a hand-computed check to adjust employer cost balances:

1. Open 5-2-2 Payroll Records.
2. In the Employee text box, enter the employee number.
3. In the Period Start text box, enter the date when the payroll period begins.
4. In the Period End text box, enter the date when the payroll period ends.
5. In the Check Date text box, enter the date when the check is to be issued.
6. In the Check# text box, enter a dummy check number, such as 9999.
7. In the Payroll Type list, click 3-Hand Computed.
8. In the Quarter text box, enter the payroll quarter.
9. In the State text box, enter the tax state.
10. If the Salary box is autofilled, delete the amount.
11. Click the Calculations tab.
    • If the calculation balance is too high, in the Amount cell, enter the sum you want to deduct from the balance as a negative.
    • If the calculation balance is too low, in the Amount cell, enter the amount you want to add.
12. Click File > Save.