Recently moved from Intuit Payroll to QBO Payroll Need Help Exporting to Quickbooks Desktop Mac

Hello, jannis1980.

Thank you for posting in the Community. I'm here to provide additional clarification about exporting data to QuickBooks Desktop.

Currently, the option to export payroll data is unavailable. Though, some payroll information will be converted. You can export payroll transactions to QuickBooks Desktop by setting up an IIF file.

Learn more about the export limitation at this link: Limitations when you convert from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.

You can also scan through these resources for more details about exporting payroll transactions in QBDT:

• Export Payroll Transactions to QuickBooks
• Export payroll data to QuickBooks for Mac and what to do each time you run payroll

If you need further assistance with exporting, feel free to click the Reply button below. I'm always here to help you.

We have the same problem...what was the point in doing this ???? Its a huge inconvenience.

We have the same problem! What was the point in doing this change????.It doesn't make anything more user friendly .

Your "help" is anything but help 

Hello there, SJP1943.

I recognize the importance of being able to export your payroll data to QuickBooks Desktop for Mac. Let me guide you on how to perform this process in your current payroll service.

We’ll have to set up your Export Preferences first and then move your paychecks to the Mac program. Before proceeding make sure that you have a copy of your QuickBooks chart of accounts handy.

To configure the preferences:

1. In your QuickBooks Online (QBO) company, tap the Gear icon to choose Payroll settings.
2. Next, tap the Pencil icon for Export and select QuickBooks Desktop for Windows: downloadable IIF (Intuit Interchange Format) file.
3. If you’re unable to see this option, go to the QuickBooks Online section and click the Change link to open the Export Accounting Preferences page.
4. From there, tick the box for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows: downloadable IIF (Intuit Interchange Format) file.
5. Click the Continue button and follow the on-instructions to complete the export process.

Once done, you can now export individual paychecks. Check this article for detailed instructions: Export into QuickBooks Online or Desktop from Core, Premium, or Elite Standalone Payroll. Then go to the To export individual paychecks section.

I’m adding some links below to help with your future tasks. These resources contain detailed information on how to use each payroll feature. From there, you’ll also learn about the benefits of the service.

• See what's new with QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, and Elite
• See what you can get with QuickBooks Online Payroll Core

Keep in touch if you have other payroll concerns or need assistance with moving your payroll data to other platforms. I’m more than happy to help. Have a good one.