The Reset Data option removes all information entered into Payroll.

It allows you to start again but keeps your user, business and billing information.

You can also Restore Data if done in error, You can also restore the most recent version of the data.  

 CAUTION: When Sage Payroll is integrated with Sage HR and the data is reset, it creates a new company in Sage HR. The original HR company is now dormant and can't be reconnected with payroll. 

When to use the reset data option

You may need to use this in the following circumstances:

• You've entered dummy or practice information during a trial period. You now want to enter real company information
• You've started using Payroll in the middle of a tax year and didn't choose the mid year set up option. You created a blank payroll company instead of choosing mid-year setup
• You have made errors when entering your Payroll information and want to start again

Before you start

• Print any reports or make a note of any information you need.

Reset your data in Sage Payroll

1. Select Settings.
2. From the Personalisation section, select Data Management.
3. Select Reset Data.
4. Enter the email address you use to sign into your Sage service, then select Delete Data.