How to set up your company in the QuickBooks Desktop Payroll setup wizard

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Updated 8/5/2026 02:02

The QuickBooks Desktop payroll setup wizard walks you through setting up your payroll items, including common deductions and paid time off. Let’s go over how to set up and assign payroll items to employees so you can run an accurate payroll.

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