Hi kbOG1,

If you are creating and lodging a 0 pay run to the ATO, it is important to remember to enter a Note on the pay run. This will ensure that the pay run can be successfully lodged to the ATO.

To create empty pay runs:

1. Click on the Payroll tab.
2. Click on New Pay Run.
3. Select a pay schedule, pay period ending and pay date.
4. Tick box for Create pay run with empty pays.

Pay run created will show 0 earnings for all employees listed under the pay schedule selected. Make sure to enter a Note to be able to lodge the pay run to the ATO.

Feel free to reply to this post if you have further concerns about QuickBooks Online. I'll be around to help you.