Either the Payroll Liabilities account, or its parent account, is an inappropriate account type. Please check the account types in your company's Chart of Accounts.

Hi info@auroraelec.

It's great to hear that you're using QuickBooks Online Payroll to pay your employees. Generally, when you see this error, the wrong account has been selected in your Accounting Preferences. Don't worry. I'll guide you down the right path.

Follow these simple steps to check your chosen accounts:

1. Go to the Gear Icon.
2. Select Payroll Settings.
3. Under Preferences, select Accounting. Review the accounts you have chosen and ensure that the Liability account selected is a Liability account.

Here's an article if you'd like to read more on setting them up: Payroll preferences.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Have a good evening!

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@Tammy_H wrote:

Hi info@auroraelec.

 

It's great to hear that you're using QuickBooks Online Payroll to pay your employees. Generally, when you see this error, the wrong account has been selected in your Accounting Preferences. Don't worry. I'll guide you down the right path. slope game

 

Follow these simple steps to check your chosen accounts:

1. Go to the Gear Icon.
2. Select Payroll Settings.
3. Under Preferences, select Accounting. Review the accounts you have chosen and ensure that the Liability account selected is a Liability account.

Here's an article if you'd like to read more on setting them up: Payroll preferences.

 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Have a good evening!

 

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This solved my problem. Thanks.

Hello jiiverson,

I'm glad to hear that this resolved your issue! Please don't hesitate to stop by again in the future if you have further questions or concerns while using QuickBooks. We're here to help however we can. :)

@Tammy_H wrote:

Hi info@auroraelec.

It's great to hear that you're using QuickBooks Online Payroll to pay your employees. Generally, when you see this error, the wrong account has been selected in your Accounting Preferences. Don't worry. I'll guide you down the right path. stickman fighter

Follow these simple steps to check your chosen accounts:

1. Go to the Gear Icon.
2. Select Payroll Settings.
3. Under Preferences, select Accounting. Review the accounts you have chosen and ensure that the Liability account selected is a Liability account.

Here's an article if you'd like to read more on setting them up: Payroll preferences.

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