Does PTO automatically deduct when added to payroll?

Yes, GingerEll.

In QuickBooks Online Payroll, when you add PTO (Paid Time Off) for an employee, it automatically deducts from their available PTO balance when running payroll. This helps ensure that the PTO usage is reflected in the payroll process accurately. 

Below are some resources you can explore to streamline the setup and tracking of employee time off, vacation, and sick pay, as well as the creation, management, assignment, or updating of pay schedules: 

• Set up and track time off in payroll.
• Set up and manage payroll schedules.

Moreover, you can take advantage of the payroll reporting functionalities in QuickBooks. These reports enable you to oversee payroll taxes and track employee expenses efficiently.

Keep me posted if you need further assistance managing your employees' PTO in QuickBooks. I'll be here to assist.