One approach would be to set up an earnings type that is flagged as non-wage (so that it does not affect W2s and 941s) and a misc. deduction type. You can then make the earnings type subject to that one state tax, enter the collective earnings subject to that tax on the time and dollar screen and calculate. Then, on the edit/review check, enter the misc deduction amount equal to the earnings amount so that you have a net 0 check. Note: you will have to enter so sort of units for the earnings because the system will not calculate a check if there are no units. The other option is to turn on initialize mode and edit in the missing deduction amount on the employee history screen making sure to also edit in the missing earnings subject to that deduction. this approach will mean that the client will also need to make some JE entries to book the expense for the missed deduction. Finally, the third option is to, with the next payroll, use the edit/review check screen to increase the deduction amount and wages subject to the tax to catch things up. the problem with this approach is that it would not work for any terminated employees since they would not be getting a check to edit.
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