FICA deduction not taken for 6 months

Employee did not have FICA deduction taken for 6 months within a single calendar year. 

• Enterprise ERP Payroll

• Employee Deductions

Deduction had been accidentally been inactivated for a 6 month period and not taken from any of the payrolls during that period.

Deduction will have to be manually taken from the employee, either in a single payroll, or over several. It is recommended that the payments be complete before the end of the calendar year so that End of Year reporting is correct. 

To update Employee and Employer Amount in Payroll:

1. Navigate to Payroll>Payroll Processing>Payroll Start and Status.

2. Click on Earnings and Deductions.

3. Search for Employee and click Accept.

4. Click Withholding Tab.

5. Double click line for FICA deduction.

6. Click Update.

7. Update Employee and Employer amount.

8. Verify Deduction Gross.

9. Click Accept. 

Since issue crossed quarters, amended 941s may need to be submitted. It is recommended a tax professional be consulted in regards to reporting issues.