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 Deciding whether your next hire is an employee or an independent contractor is one of the most consequential calls a growing business makes: it determines the taxes you withhold, the taxes you owe as an employer, and whether you issue a W-2 or a 1099 at year end. In this Answer Room session, we walk through the core difference between the two, when to file a 1099-NEC versus a 1099-MISC, the deadlines you can't miss, and step-by-step how to get started with your payroll and pay both employees and contractors in QuickBooks Online. Watch the full replay below.  

 Starting a small business comes down to managing your time, your knowledge, and your money well. Prioritizing your tasks keeps you focused on high-impact work, learning from successful entrepreneurs helps you avoid common mistakes, and managing your cash flow ensures your business stays financially healthy. Focus on these three areas early and you build a foundation that supports long-term growth.Launching a business is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming when everything seems urgent at once. New owners often juggle product decisions, customer relationships, and financial planning while trying to keep the doors open. The good news is that a few core habits can bring order to the chaos.This article walks through three practical areas that new business owners should focus on from day one. None of these require an advanced degree or a big budget. They simply require intention and consistency.How Do You Prioritize Tasks as a New Business Owner?Prioritizing tasks means identifying

Your QuickBooks homepage got a refresh. Resize and reorder your dashboard widgets to fit how you work, and enjoy faster loads with less shifting around. The mobile app is steadier too, with fewer crashes and logouts. A homepage that's finally yours, on every device.What's New in QuickBooks Online: QuickBooks Online Improvements 

Bill Pay is faster and simpler. Payments no longer default to paper checks, and you can now filter unpaid bills by status to find what needs attention. Bill Pay Elite comes standard with Advanced, and check printing is more reliable.What's New in QuickBooks Online: QuickBooks Online Improvements 

QuickBooks now keeps sessions active longer on trusted devices, so you stop re verifying your identity every time you switch client files. Sessions persist across a day of moving between clients, which removes constant login interruptions without lowering security. If you do get locked out, account recovery is now more straightforward, whether it is your own login or a staff member's. The result is fewer interruptions, less friction accessing your account, and more uninterrupted time in the books.  

If QuickBooks Online won't let you in, chances are it's your browser holding onto old data, not an actual problem with your account. Pop open a private or incognito window and try signing in there. If that gets you through, clearing your cache and cookies will fix it for good in your normal browser too. Below we walk through that reset step by step, along with what to do for specific issues like login loops, a password reset email that never shows up, or the old "Sign in with Google" option disappearing. For a deeper breakdown of every login scenario, check out How to Fix Common QuickBooks Online Login Problems (2026 Guide). 

QuickBooks now records accurate receipt amounts the moment you save, so what you see is what gets entered. Earlier, saved receipts often needed a manual fix because the captured amount did not match, and that step is now removed. Forwarded receipts also appear consistently instead of getting lost or landing unpredictably based on how they were sent. Across the board, captured receipts reflect more accurate data, which means less time verifying numbers and more confidence in what is already recorded.  

QuickBooks now clearly separates vendors, contractors, and customers so you can find who you need without digging. Each contact type is distinctly classified, which removes the guesswork of sorting out who is who in a crowded list. When you update a bill from review, the vendor details stay consistent instead of shifting or requiring a recheck. The result is a vendor list that is easier to surface, fewer double checks, and more time spent running the business instead of untangling your contact list.  

Accurate books depend on reliable bank connections and clean reconciliations, and when either one runs into trouble, it can slow everything else down. This month, QuickBooks customers came to the Community with questions about reconnecting bank feeds, recording canceled payments, and balances that wouldn't match. Below, you'll find the five questions asked most often in July, along with step-by-step guidance for resolving each one with confidence.When I reconnect my bank, QuickBooks creates a new account instead of linking to my existing one. How do I fix that? I can't reconfirm my consent to keep seeing account updates (error 381). The "Manage consent" button is inactive. A customer's bank transfer was canceled. How do I record it so my books stay accurate? Transactions I already reconciled are showing up as uncleared again. How do I fix it? QuickBooks won't let me enter the correct beginning balance to reconcile. It's wrong.When I reconnect my bank, QuickBooks creates a new account i

QuickBooks now learns your categorization habits in real time and applies them as you work. Once you categorize a transaction a certain way, QuickBooks suggests that same category for similar transactions, which cuts the repetition out of clearing a batch of vendor entries in one sitting. The update also handles transfers and credit card payments more clearly, reducing the errors that tend to surface during month end review. For accountants managing rules across multiple clients, QuickBooks now flags conflicts automatically when two rules compete for the same transaction, so your setup gets a built in second check before problems reach the books.  

 Most QuickBooks login issues can be resolved in a few minutes by resetting your password, clearing your browser cache, or switching to a supported browser. The most common causes are outdated saved credentials, browser extensions that block sign-in, and expired sessions. This guide covers the fastest fix for each and the best practices that prevent lockouts before they start.You should never have to question whether or not you'll be able to access your books. Login problems have a way of surfacing at the worst possible moment, right before a payment run or in the middle of your month-end close.The good news is that most sign-in issues trace back to a short list of predictable causes, and each one has a fast, reliable fix. Below, we break down how to troubleshoot login issues in minutes and the best practices for avoiding them altogether.  

A quick look at how the new QuickBooks Online updates take the guesswork out of bank transaction matching. Now, QuickBooks ranks match suggestions by confidence, provides a loading indicator while it searches for matches, and provides a wider search window for accuracy. For more information check out this article:   

Keep your books clean without the stress: A quick breakdown of QuickBooks’ new reconciliation warnings and permission updates. You can now undo a reconciliation as the primary admin, and if a previously reconciled transaction gets changed, you'll see a warning before it happens to prevent mistakes. For more information check out this article:        

Most QuickBooks Online login problems are caused by outdated browser data, and the fastest fix is to open a private or incognito window and sign in. If the private or incognito window resolves the problem, then clearing your browser’s cache and cookies should get you back up and running in a regular window. When a private window doesn't help, switching browsers, pausing extensions, and checking status.intuit.com resolves the large majority of remaining cases, while adjusting your security settings stops repeat sign-in prompts. Following the one-minute reset below gets most people back into their books in under five minutes, with no need to contact support.This guide covers the most common QuickBooks Online login issues, why each one happens, and how to fix it. The sections follow the order you'll usually run into them: getting in, staying in, and getting back in if you've lost access.Jump to the section that matches what you're seeing, and we'll take it from there together.How do I fix

QuickBooks Online has gotten an upgrade, and this video covers one of the exciting updates regarding bank connection errors. We've fixed common error codes, send you a warning before your bank connection expires, and upgraded the account mapping flow. Check out this article for even more details:    

Hey there!  If you've ever posted in this Community about a frustrating bank connection, a reconciliation that wouldn't balance, or a login screen that made you verify your identity for the fifth time that day, this update is for you.Over the last few months, we dug into the feedback you've shared with us. Then we got to work on the everyday tasks: matching transactions, connecting to your bank, reconciling accounts, and keeping your books categorized correctly. Nothing flashy this time around, just real fixes based on real feedback.Let's get into it!   Recent QuickBooks Online Improvements: Fewer bank Connection Errors Telling Vendors, Contractors, and Customers Apart Updated Bank Transaction Matching Changes to Auto-Categorization Fewer Reconciliation Errors Paying Bills Faster Fixing Receipt Capture Issues Migrating From QuickBooks Desktop to Online Fewer Login Verification Prompts A Customizable QuickBooks Online Dashboard What's Coming Next Frequently Asked QuestionsFewer bank Con

 In this episode of The Answer Room, we are bringing you real answers to real questions from customers like you. Whether it is better understanding your fees, troubleshooting missing funds, or handling a chargeback, we walk you through where to look, what to ask, and what to expect when it comes to common QuickBooks Payments scenarios.  

Bank of America Feed Not Connecting After the Migration? Here's How to Reconnect in QuickBooks Online Your Bank of America feed suddenly stopped pulling in transactions? You're not alone, and you didn't do anything wrong.Quick answer: Bank of America updated its login security, which disconnected older QuickBooks connections during its recent migration. To reconnect in QuickBooks Online: go to Bank transactions and follow any reconnect prompt you see, then select Link account and choose Bank of America for any account still missing, and match it to your existing account so your transaction history stays intact. Why did this happen?Bank of America recently updated its login security, and that update changes how personal, business, Merrill, and Benefits Online accounts connect to QuickBooks. Because of that, your old connection can't just be refreshed. It needs to be replaced with a new one. How to reconnect your Bank of America feed1. Head over to Bank transactions. This is where QuickB

Hi there, and thanks so much for joining us! These mini guides are here to help you feel confident navigating your QuickBooks account, so you can spend less time worrying about paperwork and more time running your business. This month we're talking about Form 941: what it is, who needs to file it, and how QuickBooks can lighten the load. With the Q2 deadline landing on July 31, now's a great time to get ahead of it. Let's dive in! What Is Form 941?Think of it as the Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return, your way of reporting wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld each quarter, plus your share of certain payroll taxes.Each 941 covers:Federal income tax withheld from employee paychecks Social Security tax (6.2% each, employee and employer) Medicare tax (1.45% each, employee and employer)The good news? Since it's built on payroll you've already run, filing is mostly about reporting and reconciling, not fresh calculation. Who Needs to File?You'll generally need to file if you:Ha

  Launching a business has a way of making everything feel urgent. The pressure to grow fast, land clients, and see returns can push even the most level-headed entrepreneur into reactive decision-making. But some of the most important habits in business aren't flashy or fast. They're quiet, consistent practices that build the kind of stability that holds up when things get tough. If you want to build a business with real staying power, here are three fundamentals worth committing to from the very beginning. Tip 1: Be PatientThere is no shortage of overnight success stories in the entrepreneurial world, but behind nearly every one of them is a much longer, quieter chapter that rarely makes the highlight reel. Patience in business isn't passive, it's an active choice to trust the process while continuing to show up and put in the work. New businesses take time to find their footing, build a reputation, and develop the kind of customer relationships that generate consistent revenue. Expec

 We are back with another recap of our latest webinar, where we took a deep dive into the QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online migration process. From what you need to know before starting, to how to prepare your books for the move, and what to do once you have made your way to QuickBooks Online, we have all the bases covered. Along with the detailed walkthrough, our expert, Cassy, joined us for a live Q&A segment where she addressed all of the questions from attendees with real transparent answers right in the moment. Tune in to a preferred section, or watch it all below.Introduction and Pre-Requisites Getting Your Books Ready for the Move Completing the Migration & Validating Your Data Q&A Deep Dive with Cassy ResourcesIntroduction and Pre-RequisitesKicking off the webinar, Emma walks you through what to expect and what pre-requisites to keep in mind as you start exploring the migration process.  Getting Your Books Ready for the MoveThis segment covers the prep work th

 With only two days left to register, now is the time to reserve your spot in the upcoming QuickBooks Desktop to Online Migration webinar. Don’t miss this screen-by-screen walkthrough of the migration process, followed by a live Q&A with one of our amazing migration experts. Reserve your seat now. Applicable for users with QuickBooks Desktop: Pro / Premier Pro Plus / Premier Plus Enterprise Versions 2020-2024. What we'll cover:Prerequisites and system requirements Pre-migration checklist Migration flow Post-migration and getting started in QuickBook Online  Live Q&A with product expert Cassy Event DetailsDate: 07/22/2026Time: 10:00-11:00 AM PTFormat: Live WebinarTo Register Click Here Stop guessing and start planning. Reserve your seat and walk away with everything you need to migrate smoothly and confidently.

  We've officially crossed the halfway point of the year, and that makes right now the perfect time for a Mid-Year Money Check-In.In this Answer Room event, we walk you through a practical, repeatable review of your books in QuickBooks Online, the kind of review that catches small errors before they turn into big headaches at tax time. Think of it as a tune-up for your business finances. We'll look under the hood, tidy a few things up, and make sure everything is running smoothly before you head into the second half of the year.Grab a coffee and follow along as we cover:Verifying your company settings Reviewing and updating your Chart of Accounts Connecting new bank accounts and tidying your bank feeds Reviewing and editing your recurring templates Catching up on your reconciliations Running your mid-year reports (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and more) Updating your Intuit account information Inviting your accountantBy the end, you'll have a clear checklist you can run every six m

 Webinar week is almost here, so now's the time to reserve your spot for our deep dive into the QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online migration process. Whether you want the full process broken down in a screen-by-screen walkthrough or you'd rather talk with a migration expert live to get your questions answered, we've got you covered. Mark your calendar and register today. Applicable for users with QuickBooks Desktop: Pro / Premier Pro Plus / Premier Plus Enterprise Versions 2020-2024. What we'll cover:Prerequisites and system requirements Pre-migration checklist Migration flow Post-migration and getting started in QuickBook Online  Live Q&A with product expert Cassy Event DetailsDate: 07/22/2026Time: 10:00-11:00 AM PTFormat: Live WebinarTo Register Click Here Stop guessing and start planning. Reserve your seat and walk away with everything you need to migrate smoothly and confidently.

 QuickBooks Online just got a few upgrades worth knowing about. In this episode of QuickBooks Quick News, we're covering the platform improvements rolling out to make your day-to-day bookkeeping smoother, plus a new Buy Now, Pay Later option through Affirm that gives your customers more flexibility at checkout. We'll also break down the reliability upgrades to QuickBooks Payments, so you can count on transactions going through without a hitch, and show you how the newly color-coded review signals in your bank feed make it easier to spot what needs your attention at a glance. Whether you're a business owner or the accountant keeping the books straight, here's everything you need to know in just a few minutes.