How to record payroll transactions in desktop now ive had to migrate to QBO for payroll

Hi there, Fifield76.

We're unable to import payroll data from QuickBooks Online Payroll to the Desktop version. You can manually record them as a journal entry instead. Here's how:

1. Go to the Company menu and select Make General Journal Entries.
2. Fill out the fields to create your journal entry.
3. Assign a class in the Class column.
4. Click Save and close. 

Also, follow these steps on how you can turn on Class Tracking in QBO:

1. Go to the Gear icon and select Account and Settings.
2. Proceed to the Advanced tab. 
3. Look for Categories and click the Pencil icon to the right.
4. Check the box to turn it on and click Save.

You can also check out this article for more details: 

• Turn on class tracking in QuickBooks Online
• Track your transactions by class

I'll be around if you need anything else. 

Thank you.  Sadly I only have the basic QBO package (as I already pay for desktop on a monthly basis and am only using it for payroll) so there is no categories option in the advanced tab.

Would you be able to give me some help with journal entries - it is not something I have used before?  Say I have £1,000 payroll for a particular class - I go into the journal, post it as payroll and then am i positn as a a credit or a debit?  and what would the reverse balancing transaction be?

Many thanks.