Child Support Showing up with other liabilities?

Thank you so much! It worked. However, it came through as Local Earned Income Tax (2) and not Child Care. Is this because it's not set up as a tax liability but as a deduction?

Nevermind - I got it. Thanks again for your help!

You're right, @Summeryseason85.

You'll have to set up the Child Support properly in your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). Here's how.

In your QBDT:

1. Go to the Lists menu and select Payroll Item List.
2. Click the Payroll Item drop-down menu and select New.
3. Select EZ Setup or Custom Setup, and click Next.
4. Choose the Deduction option, then click Next.
5. Type the name of the payroll deduction (child support), and click Next.

For more details and information, here's an article you can read for reference: Set up a payroll garnishment item.

I'd also suggest getting in touch with your accountant for guidance. That way, we can ensure you record it properly.

I've also added this article that can guide to learn more how to use QuickBooks to pay payroll taxes and other liabilities.

Then, in case you'll need to pay a scheduled tax payment, you can refer to this article for the detailed steps: Set up and pay scheduled or custom (unscheduled) liabilities.

We're always here to help if you have other concerns or questions. 

I have done all of this and mine is still not showing up in the section that shows liabilities are due to 2 days, etc. 

Hi @annselby,

You're on the right track in performing the troubleshooting steps shared by my peers above. Since they don't make a difference, I'd suggest contacting our Technical Support Team.

They can pull up your account information within a secure environment, as well as investigate as to why your liabilities aren't showing up in the expected section. 

Here's how:

1. On your QuickBooks homepage, go to the Help menu.
2. Choose QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Tap the Contact us button.

If you decide to pay your scheduled or custom liabilities, check out this article: Set up and pay scheduled or custom (unscheduled) liabilities. You can also find steps on how to set reminder notices, and then pay it as it’s due.

Feel free to hit the Reply button and leave a comment below if you have other questions. I'll be sure to get back to you. 

Thank you

How do I handle child support payments in Quickbooks online?

You've come to the right place for assistance with all things QuickBooks Online (QBO). I'm here to provide some info regarding handling child support payments in QBO.

Here's how wage garnishment orders using QuickBooks Online Payroll:

Step 1: Choose what type of garnishment you have.

Step 2: Add the garnishment to QuickBooks.

Add a garnishment that is deducted from an employee's disposable income. Follow these steps for your payroll service.

1. Go to Payroll, then Employees.
2. Select your employee.
3. From Deductions & contributions, select Start or Edit.
4. Select + Add Garnishment.
5. In the dropdown menu select the Garnishment Type.
6. Enter a description. This will show on your reports and pay stubs. It's a good idea to enter both the employee and agency names so that you’ll recognize which agency is owed the garnishment. 
7. Enter the following fields based on the garnishment type you chose.

• Child/Spousal Support

1. Amount Requested - The amount that will be deducted per paycheck. If allowed by the order, include any administrative fees you add. Note that this amount may decrease once disposable earnings are calculated. 
2. Maximum % of disposable income - Look for this wording: "The total withheld amount, including your fee, cannot exceed __ % of the employee's/obligor's aggregate disposable weekly earnings…”.

• Federal Tax Levy

1. Amount Exempt - The amount that appears in the table included in the order.
2. Select Save.
3. If your employee has multiple garnishments, select the dropdown menu next to Garnishment weighting to select the order in which the garnishments are collected.
4. Select Done.

Step 3: Pay the garnishment to the appropriate agency.

You'll need to make the payments directly to the agencies or creditors as instructed in the garnishment order or tax levy.

For information about how to make the garnishment payment see:

• QuickBooks Online Payroll: Create and record checks in QuickBooks Online

You can check this article for further understanding: Set up and collect garnishments.

Moreover, I'll be sharing the following resources to help you learn how to pay an owner of a sole proprietor business also create, manage, assign, or update pay schedules, and choose your product in QuickBooks Online:

• Set up and pay an owner's draw.
• Set up and manage payroll schedules.

Feel free to reach back out with other questions about handling child support payments. We'd be glad to assist. Wishing for your business to prosper!