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Tours
Level 2

Workers Compensation Set Up For Washington State

We switched to Online from Desktop in January with the help from a consultant, so I had assumed everything was set up. Now I am finding out that I dont think Workers Comp was set up for each employee. Our L & I premiums were set up but Class Code, description and amount was not set up.  I went to do this and the first question QuickBooks asks is should I have it apply retroactively.  Before I do that what kind of a mess will it create or is it okay because we only pay it quarterly etc in Washington State?   Can someone please shed some light?

 

Thank you!

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Best answer June 25, 2025

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Dandie_A
QuickBooks Team

Workers Compensation Set Up For Washington State

When transitioning to QuickBooks Online (QBO), please note that your workers' compensation data will not migrate automatically, Tours. You will need to manually configure workers' compensation coverage for your employees in QBO.

 

QuickBooks Online supports one class and rate per employee. If an employee has more than one class and rate, you will need to calculate workers' compensation manually.

 

Here are the steps to follow:

 

  1. Select your employee.
  2. From Workers' Comp, select Start or Edit.
  3. Click Yes, I have the tax rate.
  4. Select a New workers' comp class or choose your existing class.
  5. Enter the following info:
    • Class: first 4 digits of the Class Code
    • Subclass: a second set of digits on the Class Code
    • Nature of work (optional): listed as the Class Code Description on the rate notice
    • Composite rate: the total rate of Employer + Employee
    • Payroll deduction: the employee rate used to calculate the amount on your employee’s paycheck.
    • Effective date
  6. Select Done. You can now assign the same class or set up other classes for the rest of your employees.

 

For additional details, you can learn how to set up, change, pay, and file Washington Workers Compensation (L&I) in QuickBooks Payroll.

 

I'd also like to share an article to help you learn more about setting up QuickBooks Payroll to track Paid Family and Medical Leave in Washington: Manage Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave.

 

We are always here to assist you and answer any questions you may have in QuickBooks Online.

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Dandie_A
QuickBooks Team

Workers Compensation Set Up For Washington State

When transitioning to QuickBooks Online (QBO), please note that your workers' compensation data will not migrate automatically, Tours. You will need to manually configure workers' compensation coverage for your employees in QBO.

 

QuickBooks Online supports one class and rate per employee. If an employee has more than one class and rate, you will need to calculate workers' compensation manually.

 

Here are the steps to follow:

 

  1. Select your employee.
  2. From Workers' Comp, select Start or Edit.
  3. Click Yes, I have the tax rate.
  4. Select a New workers' comp class or choose your existing class.
  5. Enter the following info:
    • Class: first 4 digits of the Class Code
    • Subclass: a second set of digits on the Class Code
    • Nature of work (optional): listed as the Class Code Description on the rate notice
    • Composite rate: the total rate of Employer + Employee
    • Payroll deduction: the employee rate used to calculate the amount on your employee’s paycheck.
    • Effective date
  6. Select Done. You can now assign the same class or set up other classes for the rest of your employees.

 

For additional details, you can learn how to set up, change, pay, and file Washington Workers Compensation (L&I) in QuickBooks Payroll.

 

I'd also like to share an article to help you learn more about setting up QuickBooks Payroll to track Paid Family and Medical Leave in Washington: Manage Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave.

 

We are always here to assist you and answer any questions you may have in QuickBooks Online.

Tours
Level 2

Workers Compensation Set Up For Washington State

Thank you so much!

ArielI
QuickBooks Team

Workers Compensation Set Up For Washington State

Hello, @Tours.

 

I'm glad to see that my colleague was able to help you resolve your issue. Rest assured, we'll continue to provide you with quality customer service.

 

If you have further QuickBooks concerns, feel free to come back here. I'll be willing to lend a hand. Keep safe and have a great day!

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