Payroll Center

Find resources to help you start and run payroll in QuickBooks

Installation Center

Getting started in payroll can be a daunting task. A little preparation will go a long way in giving you the confidence that you are doing it correctly.

Payroll 101

Video Clips

*New!* Guide to Hiring & Paying Employees
Information to gather before you set up payroll
Turning on the Payroll Setup menu item
Using the payroll setup interview
Understanding Payroll Items
Find a Pro-Advisor to help with setup

Payroll Resources

Sometimes questions arise in Payroll that you donâ€™t have an answer for. Find resources here that offer solutions.

Year End Guide and FAQ's

Alerts & Updates

Community Contributions

QuickBooks Compatible Tax Forms
Clickable Tax Forms
Avoid Common Year-End Mistakes
Free Downloadable Custom Report Templates Library
State Forms Library

Government Resources

Internal Revenue Service
Employers Tax Guide (Circular E) Publication 15 [pdf]
Employers Tax Guide (Supplemental) Publication 15A [pdf]
IRS Taxable Fringe Benefit Guide [pdf]
Social Security Administration
Directory of links to State Tax sites

Community Payroll Forums

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Payroll FAQ's

Entering YTD payroll data in QB2006, 2007 & 2008
Entering third party payroll data into QuickBooks
Processing payroll manually in QB2006, 2007 & 2008
Processing payroll manually in QB2005 and earlier
Taxes stopped calculating after Feb. 15
Setting up semi-monthly payroll
Combining liability payments made to the same vendor
Making third party payroll entries in QuickBooks
Why does my register for Direct Deposit have zeros in each employee check?
How can I tell which tax table I am using?
How can I change or update my state unemployment insurance rate?
How do I update my credit card information for my payroll subscription?

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