I have an issue with the payroll. The payroll reports (Monthly, Quarterly and annually) differ from the payslips and GST Reports. Does anyone face this issue?

Hi Hassan,

Are you referring to the Detailed Activity Report that isn't matching with your GST reports and pay slips? Know that the payroll journals exported to QuickBooks Online is based on the finalised pay runs processed and the figures in the journal gets reported to the GST report given they have BAS-W1 and BAS-W2 tax codes.

Let's check your GST settings to make sure you've enabled PAYG. Here's how:

1. Click on the GST tab.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Click on Tax settings.
4. Verify if Tax withheld for employee (PAYG Withholding) is turned on with correct Lodging frequency.

Then, let's also run Transactions by Tax Code report and see if the payroll  journals has BAS-W1 and W2 codes on them.

1. Click on the GST tab.
2. Click on Run reports.
3. Click on Transactions by Tax Code.
4. Select the report period and accounting method.

I recommend also running the PAYG Withholding Details report to see if the figure matches with your Detailed Activity Report.

Send a reply if you still need more help with your payroll reports in QuickBooks Online.