Welcome to the Community, @Tgodfrey73.
I'm here to share information about how to accrue bonuses in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).
The option to accrue in QBDT is only applicable for vacation and sick leave, the bonus is not included.
If you want to give bonuses to your employee, you can set it up as a commission pay type in QBDT. Here's how:
Step 1: Set up a commission pay item
1. On your QBDT file, click on the Lists menu, then select Payroll Item List.
2. Select the Payroll Item dropdown, then click New.
3. Choose Custom Setup, then Next.
4. Select Wage, then Next.
5. Click Commission, then Next.
6. Enter the item name, then Next.
7. Select the Expense account where you want to track the item, then Next.
8. Click Finish.
Step 2: Add the item to the employee’s profile, here's how:
1. Go to Employees, and then select Employee Center.
2. Double-click the employee’s name.
3. Select Payroll Info.
4. In the Earnings section, add the payroll item you created.
5. Click OK.
For detailed steps, kindly visit: Pay your employees a commission.
You can also check this article if you want to directly pay your employees' bonuses in QBDT: Pay an employee bonus.
However, I still recommend consulting your accountant to further guide you on how to manage your employees' bonuses in QuickBooks.
Additionally, I'll also share this link where you can search for articles that can guide you on how to manage your payroll in QuickBooks: QuickBooks Desktop Payroll help articles.
Don't hesitate to leave a reply if you require further assistance with managing bonuses in QBDT. The Community team always has your back. Keep safe and have a good one.
