I'll help you in handling that, JBHATS.
After merging them, you'll want to make sure that the old accounts are set as the default tracking account in your accounting preferences. I'll show you how to do it:
- Click the Gear icon.
- Select Payroll Settings.
- Click the Edit icon in the Accounting section.
- Select the appropriate tracking account for your wage expenses, employer tax expenses, and tax liabilities.
- Click Continue, then Done.
I'm also adding this article to help manage and track your payroll transactions in QuickBooks Online: Run payroll report.
Don't hesitate to add a reply below if you have additional questions. I'll always have your back.