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title: "How do I edit/delete a payroll period task?"
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# How do I edit/delete a payroll period task?

Within **Cintra iQ**, you can create and edit a task list for individual payrolls per pay period so that you can check what tasks need to be performed during that period and what tasks are already actioned.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The Payroll Period must be open.

Got to **Cintra iQ**: Payroll > Payroll Tools > Payroll Period > Payroll Period Tasks

## To edit a payroll period task

1. Select the desired task.
2. Click the **Open** button. The **Edit Payroll Period Task** form appears.
3. Make the necessary changes.
4. Click the **OK** button. The change is made.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** You can edit a task by changing the Sequence (Seq), Due Date and/or Status on the task record.

## To delete a payroll period task

1. Navigate to the **Payroll Period Tasks** window.

Go to **Cintra iQ**: Payroll > Payroll Tools > Payroll Period > Payroll Period Tasks
2. Select the desired task in the **Payroll Period Tasks** pane.
3. Click the **Delete** button. The task record is deleted.