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Pay and file your local taxes in payroll

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 28
Image Alt Text Updated 8/5/2026 01:30

Learn how to pay and file your local tax withholding in QuickBooks Workforce Payroll, QuickBooks Workforce Premium, and QuickBooks Workforce Elite.

Local taxes are calculated and tracked based on your local tax setup in QuickBooks.

QuickBooks Workforce Payroll

You’ll need to pay and file your local taxes manually outside of QuickBooks.

You can use the Payroll Tax Liability report to see your local tax liabilities. Then record any local tax payments you’ve made to balance out the report.

QuickBooks Workforce Premium and Elite

Your local tax payments and forms will be handled automatically.

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