Let's perform the recommended troubleshooting steps on the connection error you've encountered so you can e-file state forms and get back to business using QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), VillageofFisher. I'm here to guide you through the steps.
The connection error appears when QuickBooks isn't installed properly on your computer. To fix this, you'll have to restart your machine (go to the Start menu and select the Power icon) and then repair QuickBooks if the issue persists.
To repair your QBDT, you'll have to download the QuickBooks Tool Hub and run Quick Fix my program. Here's how:
- Close QuickBooks.
- Download the most recent version (1.6.0.5) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub and save it on your computer.
- Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
- Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub when the installation finishes.
- In the QuickBooks Tool Hub, select Program Problems.
- Select Quick Fix my Program.
- Start QuickBooks Desktop and open your data file.
Once you're done, e-file your SUI. For the detailed steps, please see this article: E-file and e-pay state forms and taxes in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.
Additionally, you can create a summary report if you need to view your employees' totals and other payroll-related data. To guide you through the process, check out this article: Create a payroll summary report in QuickBooks.
Feel free to reach out if you have any follow-up questions about your state taxes in QBDT payroll. I'm here to help. Stay safe.
