Hi!

Just switched from QB Desktop to QB Online, and wanted to see if there is any update on this topic.

Welcome, and thank you for switching to our QuickBooks Online (QBO) platform, drpeters. I appreciate you asking for updates about the employers student loan contribution. I'm here to share some information about this feature.

We haven't heard from our engineers yet about this. While waiting, you may send your feedback by following these steps:

Here's how:

1. Click on the Gear icon.
2. Choose Feedback.
3. Enter your request, then hit Next.

The more requests gathered, the more likely this idea be prioritized and implemented.

In the meantime, you can follow the workaround provided by MaryLandT to track the contribution manually.

While you're new to QBO, you may also run through the resources from this link for more hints while working with your entries in the future: Help articles for QuickBooks Online.

Please let me know if you have other QuickBooks questions in mind. I'm more than happy to help you again. Have a good one!

As of today, this feature is still unavailable in QBO Payroll.  Although workarounds have been suggested, this goes far beyond just tracking these benefits.  Because many states to not conform, the student loan payments have to be added to the taxable state wages on the employee's W-2. Why is this issue not being addressed? Have the engineers found a solution to this issue yet?  This provision has been extended through the end of 2025 and, from the looks of this thread, this has been an issue with the Intuit products since 2020. Please provide an update on the status of this contribution type being added to QBO payroll.

Hello there, 

I understand how important it is for you and your business to have this feature available. Unfortunately, it is not currently available in QBO. We highly value your input, and I suggest sending your feedback to our Product Development Team. Here is how you can provide your feedback: 

1. Click the Gear icon in the upper-right corner.
2. Select Feedback under Profile.
3. Share your feedback.
4.  Click Next to submit.

Our product engineers will consider your suggestions, and you can always check the status of your request through this link: QuickBooks Online Customer Feedback. 

You can utilize this article to learn how to run, print, and customize payroll reports in QuickBooks Online Payroll: Run payroll reports in QuickBooks Online Payroll.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to the QuickBooks forum if you require further assistance with the software. I am always available to assist you and provide support. Wishing you a pleasant weekend ahead!

"I understand how important it is for you and your business to have this feature available. Unfortunately, it is not currently available in QBO."

It sounds like you may understand how important this is but Intuit is once again ignoring its customers' needs on something that has been in effect since mid-2020 and will continue to stick around for at least 2 more years (if it's not further extended because student loans are a hot topic right now).  It's one more reason I have started steering people away from Intuit products and have been looking at options to move our business to a new suite of products.

Excellent solution.  However its only an accounting resolution.  The payment is not included in the employees pay.  How do we include as an additive to their paycheck?

Hello there, EQ2.

I understand the significance of including the student loan payment in the paychecks. I'll share additional information about this feature.

We haven't received any updates regarding this functionality. I would appreciate it if you could share further feedback with our product engineers on this option. Please understand that we receive numerous feature requests from our customers, and implementation timelines can vary based on demand. Rest assured, our product engineers are dedicated to enhancing the product's features. 

In addition, you can take advantage of the payroll reporting functionalities in QuickBooks. These reports give you the ability to manage payroll taxes and easily monitor employee expenses.

I'll be right here if you need more assistance managing payroll or other concerns.