Thanks for your prompt response, KobaBookkeeping.

Allow me to bring clarifications with your concern about handling payroll transactions in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Yes, your e-payments will go in the payroll expenses account. Also, liability payment (epayment) will also be taken out of the liability account to reduce or zero out the liabilities.

For the taxes it should be Negative For payroll expenses then positive for the payroll liabilities.

Don't hesitate to get back to me if you have other questions while working with payroll transactions. I'll be around to help you.