Hello, @ryanb11.
I've got some information you need to get the actual labor cost into the job cost.
To track expenses by job, you can create a new payroll item or edit your addition, deduction, or company contribution items. To create a new payroll item, here are the steps on how to do so:
- From the Lists menu, choose Payroll Item List.
- Select the Payroll Item ▼ dropdown, then New.
- Choose Custom Setup, then click Next.
- Click Deduction, Addition, or Company Contribution, then Next.
- Enter the name of the item, then select Track Expenses by Job.
- Choose the info as needed on each window, then hit Finish.
If you want to change or edit the payroll item, here's how:
- Go to Lists, then Payroll Item List.
- Right-click the Payroll Item, then select Edit Payroll Item.
- Select Track Expenses by Job.
- Select Next until you can select Finish.
- Repeat for each payroll item that you want to track.
For detailed insights about this process, here's a guide you can refer to: Set up and track payroll expenses by job in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.
To help you with job costs in the future, I've got this article here to help you with the procedure: Track job costs in QuickBooks Desktop.
Please feel free to get back on this thread for any additional questions about managing jobs and labor costs in QBDT. The Community always has your back.
