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CPA01
Level 1

Direct Deposit Activation

I have recently tried setting up direct deposit for a new quickbooks desktop client. I continue to get an error saying "Something's not quite right. Try again later and it should work".

I wasted an hour on the phone with QB support, who said this is a problem every user is having. Has anyone else had this issue.

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Rasa-LilaM
QuickBooks Team

Direct Deposit Activation

Thanks for reaching out to the Community, CPA01.


I can see how beneficial the direct deposit feature for your business.  Let me help point you in the right direction to get this option working.


We’ll have to trace where the error is stemming from. The process requires the gathering of sensitive information to access your account.


I know you’ve already contacted our Payroll Support Team about the issue. I still recommend reaching out to them again for further assistance.


One of our specialists can review the notes you have from your previous chat/email. From there, they’ll continue performing the troubleshooting where the last agent left off.


Here’s how:

 

  1. Click on the Help icon at the top menu bar to select QuickBooks Desktop Help F1.
  2. In the Have a Question window, scroll down to choose the Contact us link.
  3. This will display the Contact Us screen.
  4. Go to the Tell us more about your question section to enter the issue or topic in the field box.
  5. Press the Search button to display the Get Phone Number or Start a Message button.

For additional resources, these guides provide an overview of how to accomplish the following tasks in QuickBooks.

 

Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any other concerns or questions about QuickBooks. I’ll be glad to lend a helping hand. Wishing you and your business continued success.

CPA01
Level 1

Direct Deposit Activation

I was told by the person I spoke to that you would be emailing me an update. Tell me who to call and how to get this fixed. 

CuHill
Level 1

Direct Deposit Activation

Did you ever get this resolved? We are having the same issue.

ReymondO
QuickBooks Team

Direct Deposit Activation

Hey there, @CuHill.

 

I've checked for any similar report in QuickBooks Community with regards to the Direct Deposit activation issue. It seems that there are no related questions posted in this public forum. 

 

However, you can reach out to QuickBooks Desktop Support Team so they can directly check your account and perform an investigation. They also have the available tools that can verify if this case has been solved or still open. This way, we can make sure that you're able to set up Direct Deposit in QuickBooks and run your business. 

 

Simply follow the steps provided by my colleague in the conversation above to connect with them.

 

You can also check out our support hours to ensure that we address your concerns on time.

 

As the end of the year approaches, you need to complete certain tasks in QuickBooks to prepare for the new year. You can use our guide to complete year-end tasks and end the year smoothly.

 

Let me know how it goes by adding a comment down below. Our doors are always open to help you with any QuickBooks-related concern. Take care and enjoy the day! 

Accountant95
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

I am having the same issue with 2 companies.  I also reached out to support and after being on phone for over an hour still no resolution.  

ShiellaGraceA
QuickBooks Team

Direct Deposit Activation

Hi @Accountant95,

 

Currently, we have an ongoing issue where users aren't able to activate Direct Deposit. Rest assured our engineers are diligently working for a fix.

 

To ensure, you'll get an update about the resolution, I recommend contacting our Payroll Support again. This way, they can add your company to the list of affected users and provide this investigation number for easy tracking: INV-53991.

 

You can follow the steps provided by @Rasa_LilaM to reach out.

 

Thank you for your patience while we're still working for the fix. Please know that you're always welcome to reply if you still have other questions or concerns with payroll or direct deposit. I'll be around for you. Take care and have a great day ahead.

 

 

 

 

acidburnz
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

Hi. Were the engineers at QuickBooks able to resolve this issue yet?

I have been trying to get around activating direct deposits since a month now and every day I get the same message "something is not quite right" Try again later.

Contacted support - ran as administrator, reset and updated quickbooks again to no avail.

This is becoming frustrating now. Please tell me someone has a solution.

 

JasroV
QuickBooks Team

Direct Deposit Activation

I can see the importance of activating your direct deposit in your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) software, @acidburnz.

 

I’ve check here on my end and find out the investigation (INV-53991) is still marked as open. Rest assured our engineering team is aware of this and is working to resolve this as soon as possible.

 

In the meantime, you’ll want to manually create a paycheck for your employees. Let me show you how:

 

  1. Go to the Employees menu, then select Pay Employees, and select from the check types Scheduled Payroll, Unscheduled Payroll, or Termination Check.
  2. Select the appropriate schedule in the Create Paychecks section, and select Start schedule Payroll.
  3. Verify the Pay Period Ends date, Check Date, and Bank Account the money is drawn from.
  4. To see everyone's paycheck details, select Open Paycheck Detail.
  5. Select Save & Next to go to the next employee, or select Save & Close to go back to the Enter Payroll Information window.
  6. When the checks are ready to be created, select Continue.
  7. Review the Check/Direct Deposit printing options.
  8. Verify the amounts for each employee, and select Create Paychecks.
  9. Print paychecks and print pay stubs now or later if desired.

 

You can also read this article for more details about the process: How do I create a paycheck for an employee?

 

Additionally, I recommend contacting our Support team. I understand you already contacted them. However, it would be best to reach out to them again so they’ll add you to the list of affected users and be notified via email of any updates. To contact them, you can follow the steps shared by colleague Rasa_LilaM above.

 

Once everything is all set, you can utilize these articles for guidance in setting up direct deposit in QBDT: 

 

 

I appreciate your patience while we’re working to fix this. If you have other queries about managing your employees’ or QuickBooks, you can always tag me in your reply. I’ll be around to help you. Stay safe and keep well. 

acidburnz
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

Thank you for the detailed response.

We are already doing manual checks and support already has my email to update when this issue will be fixed.

I see this issue has been there since quite sometime now. Could you give us all a good and reasonable ETA on when this issue is expected to be resolved.

 

 

MaryLandT
Moderator

Direct Deposit Activation

We don't have an estimated time on when this issue will be fixed, acidburnz.

 

You'll receive updates about it via email. To do so, you need to contact our QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Team so they can add your account to the investigation.

 

You can chat with them through this link: https://help.quickbooks.intuit.com/prechats/offerings/Messaging-DIY-Payroll/23062/view. Simply fill in the form and click Submit.

 

Once fixed, here's an article for instructions and detailed steps: Set up direct deposit for employees.

 

Let me know if there's anything else I can help you concerning payroll. Just tag my name, and I'll get back to you.

Ed 1
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

I am having the same problem a pop up comes and it gets stuck so cannot add any employee info its strange though I use multiple EINs in other companies which were set up before DD no issue only in the new company set up this is happening been 2 wks now have talked to at least 4 people in the desktop payroll support no help somebody from outsource talks for hrs does exactly the same steps which the previous person has done and finally give and blame it on the engineering team they are working on it that's what they !!

Not sure how this will be resolved if not maybe I need to use payroll via another company 

Ed 1 see enclosed file which appears 

JonpriL
Moderator

Direct Deposit Activation

I wish I could make it better, @Ed 1.

 

Our engineering team is working diligently to deliver updates on time so you and other users, get back to business in no time. And we're unable to provide the exact turn around as to when it will be available.

 

Rest assured that we've already informed our engineering team as more customers have encountered the same issue and they're in all hands working to fix this as soon as possible.

 

Even if you've already reached out to our Customer Care Support, I'd still recommend contacting them as they haven't shared a workaround yet. With their tools, one of our specialists can associate your account on file to the said investigation so you'll receive all updates via email message.

 

Lastly, I've also included this helpful reference for a compilation of articles you can use while working with us: Help Articles for QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

 

We appreciate your patience as we're working on this, please let me know in the comments if you have any other questions. Stay safe!

Accountant95
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

This issue has been going on for well over a month.  Maybe you need to hire new engineers to deal with such a critical issue.   

Accountant95
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

I don't call having a direct deposit issue remain unfixed for nearly 2 months working diligently.  If they are diligently working on the issue maybe you need to hire a new engineering team.  

Ed 1
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

Its strange I have other EINS no issues with them only setting up new DD this is happening I have been using Intuit for more than 15 years for Desktop payroll never any major issue seems like your software is not that reliable as it used to be also might be a marketing issue to get all to online payroll !! which is no good as its easier for me to update in the desktop version for me

 

When will this will be resolved if not might look for another payroll vendor I got like 50 + employees been paying all via check but wanted to switch to DD please confirm me ASAP also please train your payroll staff outsourced wherever they area do not waste our time if this is ongoing to try to fix it and finally tell us its engineering issue !!

acidburnz
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

Thank you for the response. 

We have already taken all the steps as advised by yourself and the support team.

There should be a timeline given by the engineers on when they should be able to resolve this critical function. It has been well over a month now and its not the first time this issue has come to surface. 

May be intuit needs to hire more engineers from NASA /SpaceX to counter such a problem.

Please please please advise on a fix... 

 

 

 

HWSC
Level 1

Direct Deposit Activation

Same thing. I get an error message and I've tried every workaround suggested by QB. 

Rea_M
Moderator

Direct Deposit Activation

I appreciate you for performing the workarounds to activate your payroll direct deposit in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), @HWSC. I'm here to provide updates on why you get an error message while activating the feature.

 

Currently, we have an ongoing investigation about activating direct deposit in QBDT. Rest assured that our engineers are actively working to resolve this as soon as possible. This way, you can process payroll and pay your employees through direct deposit and get back to business in no time.

 

In line with this, I'd recommend contacting our Customer Care team. They can add your account to the list of affected users. This ensures you're in the loop about the investigation's status and its fix. You can provide the INV-53991 to our representative as your reference. You'll first have to check out our support hours to ensure we can assist you on time. Here's how:

  1. Open QuickBooks.
  2. Go to the Help menu.
  3. Select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
  4. Click Contact Us.
  5. Enter your concern, then select Continue.
  6. Choose a way to connect with us either to Start a messaging or Get a callback.

 

Once resolved, you can refer to these articles below to activate direct deposit and pay your employees through it:

 

Let me know how it goes in the comments below. I'm just around to help if you have other payroll and direct deposit concerns in QBDT. Take care always.

Alpha_T
Level 2

Direct Deposit Activation

I ran into this same problem and the phone rep didn't have a solution.  Hopefully, it will be resolved soon!

ShiellaGraceA
QuickBooks Team

Direct Deposit Activation

Thanks for coming by @Alpha_T.

 

Currently, we have a reported case about "Something not quite right when trying to set up direct deposit." As mentioned by my colleague @
Rea_M, our engineers are diligently working on the fix.

 

To ensure you'll get an update about the resolution status, please contact our Payroll Support again. This way, they can add your company to the list of affected users and provide the investigation number INV-53991 for easy tracking. Please refer to the above steps to reach out.

 

Additionally, here's a link that covers all the tasks you can do when using the payroll feature.

 

Don't hesitate to reach out to me anytime if you still have questions or concerns with payroll. I'm more than happy to help. Have a nice day ahead.

gray5cm
Level 3

Direct Deposit Activation

I've been doing this for over 5 weeks,  escalated at LEAST 3 times, never received anything after that.  Did receive over 15 calls or more, but when I answer, I am IMMEDIATELY disconnected. 

Got an email from QB Care team 2 weeks ago- thinking or hoping the problem was resolved - responded that it has NOT.  I pay for unlimited help and cannot get connected with anyone unless it is the right time (whatever that may be) and bless the agents I do get to speak with - they try very hard and are very polite, but go thru the same resolution steps  the ones before them do - and have to escalate it to upper techs.

I even received a survey - which I am sorry to say, for the 1st time I had to give neg results - noting the kind and effiicient ways the agents I was able to speak to tried to help.

I have never received an email stating that I was on the listing that is apparently affecting others with the same DD activation problem.  I am going to lose client(s) over this.   Can't SOMEONE Help me!!

gray5cm
Level 3

Direct Deposit Activation

Nope. going on 5 weeks, and 3 or more escalations, that is IF I can NOT get disconnected by QB when I answer a return call(S) - over 20 times I was disconnected.  Problem still not resolved and received 1 email from the QB Care team over 2 weeks ago, and received a survey about the service on this DD Activation problem- sad to say for the 1st time I had to give a negative survey.   Still no help

gray5cm
Level 3

Direct Deposit Activation

same here.  over 5 wks and counting,  3 or more escalations and that is IF i can connect with someone.

No notification that my company is on the list of affected accounts - which means if there is a fix, I guess I'm not included.  Even received an email 2 weeks ago from QB Care team, responded problem is NOT solved = haven't heard back and even received a survey how the services was,  sad to say for the 1st time, I had to respond negatively with notes that it was NOT with the help agent I spoke with that escalated my case.  The help agents are polite and try their hardest.

gray5cm
Level 3

Direct Deposit Activation

Ok.  How many times do I have to SUCCESSFULLY contact them.  I'm at about 3-5 times, escalated at LEAST 3 times maybe more.  going on over 5 weeks, and problem is STILL there.  

I even have the amount to report to activate AND I've successfully added my employee(s) checking account number - how is this possible without activation?.   I'm going to lose client(s).

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