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How to set up payroll taxes in the QuickBooks Desktop Payroll setup wizard

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 8
Image Alt Text Updated 8/3/2026 05:37

Once you’ve added your employees and payroll items, you’ll need to set up your federal and state payroll taxes. This video will show you how.

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