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Leslie1753
Level 1

Setting up Paid Time Off in WA State

I am attempting to enter new L&I rates for 2021 before running our first payroll ever, and I am not sure I have our PTO set up correctly. I created an item name, PTO as an hourly wage item. For L&I, I left Include Sick and Vacation hours unchecked, when I got to the Taxable compensation screen, I cannot uncheck Payroll Item, PTO. Do I have PTO, payroll item setup incorrectly? I want to be sure worker's compensation does not tax PTO hours when paid. Thank you.

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Best answer January 05, 2021

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Tori B
QuickBooks Team

Setting up Paid Time Off in WA State

Hey there, @Leslie1753.

 

Thanks for reaching out to the Community for support. I'd be happy to provide the steps to setup PTO. 

 

Before we begin, can you clarify if you're using Desktop Payroll or Online Payroll? The steps will differ from which product your using. I've covered the steps for Desktop Payroll below, along with a link that covers the steps for setting up PTO for both products.

 

  1. Click on the Lists menu, then Payroll Item List.
  2. Hit the Payroll Item dropdown, then New.
  3. Select Custom Setup, then Next.
  4. Hit Wage, then Next.
  5. Tap Annual Salary or Hourly Wages, then Next.
  6. Click Sick or Vacation Pay, then Next.
  7. Enter a name for the item, then Next.
  8. Choose the expense account you want for the item, then Finish.

 

For additional steps and steps for Online Payroll check out Set up and track time off in payroll

 

Please let me know if you have further questions or concerns. You can reach out to the Community at any time. We're always around to lend a helping hand. Take care! 

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ShiellaGraceA
QuickBooks Team

Setting up Paid Time Off in WA State

Thanks for getting back to us here, @Leslie1753.

 

I'll share the steps on how to set up WA-PTO. Let's go to your payroll settings to see it. 

  1. Go to the Gear icon at the top and then select Payroll Settings.
  2. Choose State Taxes - WA.
  3. Enter your State Tax Information.
  4. Hit OK when done.

After setting up your state tax info, you can now add it to your employee profile. Here's how:

 

  1. From the left navigation panel, go to the Payroll tab and then hit Employees.
  2. Select the employee's name and Edit employee.
  3. Tick the Pencil icon in Step 2 What are [employee] withholdings?
  4. Scroll down and add the state tax details for the employee.
  5. Click Done. See the attached image below.

 

Want to learn more about the set up? Check out this guide for details: Set up and track time off in payroll.

 

Additionally, you can browse for specific payroll topics at this link here. Just look for responses that fit your concern.

 

Let me know if you still have questions or concerns with payroll set up. I'll be more than happy to assist you. Take care and have a nice day ahead.

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Tori B
QuickBooks Team

Setting up Paid Time Off in WA State

Hey there, @Leslie1753.

 

Thanks for reaching out to the Community for support. I'd be happy to provide the steps to setup PTO. 

 

Before we begin, can you clarify if you're using Desktop Payroll or Online Payroll? The steps will differ from which product your using. I've covered the steps for Desktop Payroll below, along with a link that covers the steps for setting up PTO for both products.

 

  1. Click on the Lists menu, then Payroll Item List.
  2. Hit the Payroll Item dropdown, then New.
  3. Select Custom Setup, then Next.
  4. Hit Wage, then Next.
  5. Tap Annual Salary or Hourly Wages, then Next.
  6. Click Sick or Vacation Pay, then Next.
  7. Enter a name for the item, then Next.
  8. Choose the expense account you want for the item, then Finish.

 

For additional steps and steps for Online Payroll check out Set up and track time off in payroll

 

Please let me know if you have further questions or concerns. You can reach out to the Community at any time. We're always around to lend a helping hand. Take care! 

Leslie1753
Level 1

Setting up Paid Time Off in WA State

Thank you, Tori. We are using online payroll, the screenshots are helpful. I think our best option is to run a test to see if we set up the Paid Time Off item correctly. I appreciate your time.

ShiellaGraceA
QuickBooks Team

Setting up Paid Time Off in WA State

Thanks for getting back to us here, @Leslie1753.

 

I'll share the steps on how to set up WA-PTO. Let's go to your payroll settings to see it. 

  1. Go to the Gear icon at the top and then select Payroll Settings.
  2. Choose State Taxes - WA.
  3. Enter your State Tax Information.
  4. Hit OK when done.

After setting up your state tax info, you can now add it to your employee profile. Here's how:

 

  1. From the left navigation panel, go to the Payroll tab and then hit Employees.
  2. Select the employee's name and Edit employee.
  3. Tick the Pencil icon in Step 2 What are [employee] withholdings?
  4. Scroll down and add the state tax details for the employee.
  5. Click Done. See the attached image below.

 

Want to learn more about the set up? Check out this guide for details: Set up and track time off in payroll.

 

Additionally, you can browse for specific payroll topics at this link here. Just look for responses that fit your concern.

 

Let me know if you still have questions or concerns with payroll set up. I'll be more than happy to assist you. Take care and have a nice day ahead.

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