Learn how to use time tracking features in QuickBooks Payroll.
You can use the time tracking features in QuickBooks Desktop and we show you how to set it up.
Step 1: Set the format for time entries
QuickBooks Desktop has two time formats: decimal and minutes. You can change the format from decimal to minutes and vice versa.
Step 2: Set up time tracking in QuickBooks Preferences
- Go to Edit, then select Preferences.
- Select Time & Expenses, then Company Preferences.
- On the Do You Track Time? section, select Yes.
- On the First Day of Work Week ▼dropdown, select the day your work week begins.
- Select OK to save the changes.
Step 3: Set up your employees for time tracking
- Go to Employees, then select Employee Center.
- Double-click the employee's name.
- Select Payroll Info.
- Select Use time data to create paychecks, then OK.
- Repeat steps 2–4 to applicable employees.