Quickbooks Desktop 2021 Auto Payroll

Let me guide you on how to set up your payroll in QuickBooks Desktop, APSllc1.

You'll have to make sure to provide some of your company information needed for your payroll setup such as company information, compensation, and benefits, employees, direct deposit, tax information, prior payroll, and liability information.

Once done, make sure to activate QuickBooks Desktop Payroll before running the Payroll Setup Wizard. Please check out the links below:

• Activate a payroll service purchased from a retail store
• Activate QuickBooks Desktop Payroll purchased from the web or the phone
  
  

Then, start Payroll Setup Wizard. Here's how:

1. To set up your Payroll, open QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Select the Employees tab in the top toolbar.
3. Scroll and select Payroll Setup in the dropdown menu to open the wizard.
4. Follow the Payroll Setup Wizard.
   
   

On the other hand, if you're referring to Payroll Assisted, you can check out this article and go to the Setup QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Assisted section for the contact number.

You'll want to browse some of our helpful articles for additional resources. Just make sure to select the correct product.

Reach out to us if you need additional assistance with payroll. We're happy to help you all the time. Stay safe!

I have payroll setup already. I am looking to make the payroll automatic each pay period. I don't want to have to manually run the scheduled payroll each pay period. Thank you.

Thanks for adding more details about your concern, APSllc1.

Allow me to share some insights about running payroll in QuickBooks.

When running payroll, you still have to manually enter the hours and other pay details. This is because the option to automatically run the scheduled payroll is currently unavailable. Let me share this article for more insights about the payroll process: How do I create a paycheck for an employee?

Additionally, this guide contains resources that will get you acclimated to the payroll feature. Choose the topic and link to view more information: QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

Keep me posted if you have other concerns or questions. I’ll get back to help make sure you’re taken care of. Have a good one.