Being able to continue processing payroll is absolutely critical for every employer like yourself, BeeTree. Allow me to join you here and share alternatives.
Due to the discontinuation of QuickBooks 2021, any add-on services, including payroll, will no longer function after the end of May.
You'll want to use a third-party app to help you run your payroll transactions. Then, manually enter them in QuickBooks after the fact.
You can shop for available apps here: https://desktop.apps.com/home.
Aside from that, you can utilize the Manual Payroll function in QuickBooks. However, you'll need to manually calculate and enter the payroll taxes, as well as handle the payment and filing of the tax forms yourself.
Please see this article for more details: Set Up Manual Payroll Without A Subscription In QuickBooks Desktop.
You'll also receive a prorated refund in July for the unused portion of your payroll subscription. We'll process this refund back to the credit card or bank account we have on file for you.
For any specific questions about the refund amount or processing timeline, I recommend reaching out to our Payroll Support Team. They have all the details and can provide personalized assistance. Here's a helpful article on how to contact them: Contact Payroll Support.
You can read more details about this here: QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Discontinuation Policy.
Just in case you need to export your payroll data out of the program, let me share a couple of additional resources:
Remember, the Community is always here if you need anything else when paying employees or looking for alternative options to process payroll. We're committed to guiding you through this transition and providing any assistance you may need.
