QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll requires at least one W-2 employee to qualify for healthcare benefits, @cw840. We'll provide more details below to help you navigate this process in your account.
As stated, it is essential to have a minimum of one W-2 employee to qualify for healthcare benefits inside the QBO Payroll. Additionally, the eligibility criteria may differ based on your state and the insurance provider you choose. Also, you'll need an active payroll subscription to record it and handle other payroll items.
If you don't have a payroll subscription, feel free to check this page to help you to get one: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/pricing/
Moreover, we recommend checking these handy articles to guide you in QuickBooks Online Payroll and set up payroll items inside the program:
Our committed team is always here to assist you with payroll items or employee management within the program. We invite you to reach out again here, and we will respond promptly. Stay safe.