Why are employer taxes in January recorded as Taxes, but as Payroll Taxes in February?

I understand that experiencing QuickBooks challenges can be time-consuming, @OldMichiganAl.

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I'm eagerly waiting for your response.

When I look at my P&L, all the employer taxes are reported in the account "Taxes" for January.  In February, all employer taxes are reported in the account " Payroll Taxes."  Both accounts are sub-accounts of "Payroll Expenses."  I don't like expenses moving from one account to another as it creates confusion in ascertaining YTD expenses.  QBO processes our payroll.  Who changed the account used for the various employer taxes, and why?

I appreciate your prompt response, OldMichiganAl. Let me route you to the best support available to help review your account, so you can keep going in managing your payroll tasks.

When managing employer taxes, keeping track of these payroll transactions is crucial for your data accuracy. In your case, it's possible that the account mapping of these entries has been modified from your payroll settings, which is why February taxes are posted to a different tax account. 

With this, it's best to contact our Payroll Experts Team to verify your account, conduct further research, and provide real-time assistance to your payroll tax entries. To do this:

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Moreover, you may utilize these references to help you manage federal taxes and review specific business finances in your account:

• Pay and file payroll taxes and forms electronically in QuickBooks Online Payroll.
• Run payroll reports.

I'll be leaving this forum available, so you can always reply to this post whenever you require additional assistance managing payroll taxes in your account. Just let me know anytime, and I'll ensure to get you covered. Keep safe and have a good one!