How can I refund a deduction amount that was overwithheld?

You can refund the amount to the employee on the next check or issue a separate refund check.

Refund the deduction

1. Select Tasks, Enter Checks.
2. Click List, select your time entry view, and click OK.
3. Type the period begin date and click OK.
4. Click List, select the employee, and click OK.
5. Type the period end date and press the TAB key twice. NOTE: If the employee will also receive a regular paycheck for the same period, select a check sequence of second for this refund check.
6. Click Deduct, click List, select the deduction ID that was over-withheld and click OK.
7. Type the amount of the refund of the deduction as a negative amount. For example, if the refund is for $1000, enter -$1000.
8. Click Accept line.
9. Click Process.
10. Click Accept check and then Finish.

To refund a pre-tax deduction, refer to article Can I refund a pretax deduction and create the taxable and subject-to amounts on the checks and employee record?