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Why can't I change a check that has a transmittal assigned to it?

Issue

I want to change or delete a payroll check that has a transmittal assigned to it. How do I do this?

 

Explanation

You can't delete a check that's tied to a transmittal because that check is already locked into the payroll tax and payment reporting process. Deleting it would create serious issues for compliance, accounting, and audit tracking. The transmittal is a formal record indicating that a payroll batch has been processed, reported to tax authorities, included in payroll registers and summaries, and possibly sent to banks or third parties. The check tied to the transmittal is tied to tax withholding data, employer tax liabilities, and W-2 or 941/944 data. Deleting the check could skew reported wage and tax totals, cause mismatches in IRS/state filings, or trigger audit issues or penalties. 

 

Solution

If there's an error with a check that's assigned to a transmittal, the correct process is to

  • Void the check (to preserve the audit trail) (Void Payroll Checks)

  • Reissue a corrected check

  • Adjust taxes/deductions in the next payroll

  • File any amended tax returns (if necessary)

 

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