Does anyone know how to get the timesheets linking with subcontractors? I would like to pay my subs using the timesheet, but can't - which affects my job costing.

Hi caylabrooke,

Thanks for reaching out with your question. It sounds like you're talking about paying your subcontractors through your payroll module. QuickBooks Online is set up for Using T4A and T5018 forms in QuickBooks Online for your contractor through your suppliers' module. The payroll module doesn't have the ability to pay subcontractors, only employees. If this is a feature that's important to you, I invite you to provide feedback.

You can share your input by:

1. Go to the Gear Icon.
2. Select Feedback.
3. Enter your ideas and click Submit feedback.

If you have any further questions, let me know. Have a good evening!

Hello Cayla, 

how did you manage to pay your subs with timesheets from QB Desktop? I've broken my head and browsed lots of videos, still didn't find the proper one. My problem is exactly the same - QB seems to use timesheets to bill customers (which is not relevant to my business), or to track full-time employees, which I don't have. But I have many subs who need to track time. Please give me a brief instruction or guide me to the video if possible to make it happen. Many thanks!

Hi,

Try this -

1. Go to timesheets.
2. In the name field enter a vendor/sub-contractor name
3. Enter a service item - you'll need to. Make sure you've checked off that subcontractors perform the service item. You can give it a rate as well.
4. And the amount of time they spent doing that task on a certain day
5. You don't need to add a customer or make things billable if that isn't important to you
6. Save and close
7. Now go to enter a new bill from the same subcontractor
8. You should be prompted that there are hours in the system. Ask to draw them down.
9. Make sure the rate is the correct amount.

Now you have a bill that you can pay from the subcontractor.

I hope this helps.

Cayla