Thanks for trying QuickBooks, thogue.
Yes. We'll have to create a payroll expense account to track your payroll expenses. Let me guide you with these steps:
Just a heads up, I'd still recommend reaching out to your accountant so they can guide you on what's the best accounts to use.
- From the Accounting tab, select Chart of Accounts.
- Click the New button.
- Select Expenses as the Account Type.
- In the Detail Type field, select Payroll Expenses.
- Enter a Name.
- Click Save and Close.
Afterward, we'll have to categorize the transactions.
- Select Banking from the Transactions tab.
- Go to the For review tab.
- Select the transaction, and then select the payroll expense account we've created under the Category field.
- Click Add.
You can also create a rule to help you categorize the transactions easily. I've added these articles for more information:
Feel free to get back to me if you still need help. I'll be around!