You've come to the right place, Wilson. Let me help you get started in doing payroll with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
Managing payroll and paying employees is easy once you start your payroll setup. QBO offer various service subscriptions such as Payroll Core, Premium, or Elite each designed to cater to different business needs and ensure seamless operations.
Let me share a step-by-step guide to help you in setting up:
- Start by logging into your QuickBooks Online account.
- Select Payroll from the left-hand menu.
- Choose a Payroll Plan: Depending on your business needs, select a payroll subscription plan.
Core: Ideal for basic payroll processing, including automatic tax calculations and filings.
Premium: Offers additional features like HR support and same-day direct deposit.
Elite: Includes advanced capabilities such as personal HR advisors and tax penalty protection.
- Follow the prompts to provide your business, employee, and banking details.
On the other hand, you also have the option to integrate effortlessly with third-party apps in QBO. This makes payroll managements more flexible and efficient. Follow the steps below to browse an app:
- Sign in to your QuickBooks Online account.
- Select the Apps tab on left navigation bar.
- Search for the app you wish to connect to or select the Browse category ▼ to search for an app by category.
Remember that keeping your employee information updated, regularly reviewing and reconciling, and staying updated on payroll regulations will help you manage your tasks effectively. These articles will expound more on this process. Feel free to access them anytime:
Lastly, let me share this Community article that will be helpful in creating your paychecks automatically: Set up and manage your Auto Payroll in QuickBooks Online Payroll.
This thread will always be available to help you on your payroll journey. Tag me in the comments if you have more questions. I'll get back to you soon. Stay well.
