I’ve updated my quickbooks version to the latest version and it still does not allow me to make a sub category. It’s very frustrating.

Hello, @ScissorHaus.

QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE) doesn't support adding subcategories because it categorizes transactions based on Schedule C.

Schedule C or Form 1040 reports your self-employed income and expenses. When you categorize, QuickBooks puts your transactions on the correct line of your Schedule C. It also organizes your income and expenses so you know what areas of your self-employed business have the most impact.

To learn more about Schedule C categories, you can visit this article: Schedule C and expense categories in QuickBooks Solopreneur and QuickBooks Self-Employed.

In case you want to make and utilize rules to quickly categorize your entries, check out this article for more guidance: Create rules to speed up reviews in QuickBooks Self-Employed.

I'm still all ears if you've got additional QBSE-related concerns. Just leave a reply to this thread, and I'll be around to help. Take care.

There should at least be a category for Payroll. I might have to switch to a different system. 

I wish there was at least a category for payroll. I might have to look at another system. 

Hello there, @ScissorHaus.

We understand the importance of having a category for payroll in QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE). I have some insights about this. I'll share it with you.

It seems that the payroll category is essential to you right now. Unfortunately, QBSE does not currently have a dedicated category for payroll. However, this feature is available in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Subscribing to QBO will give you access to the tools you need to manage payroll efficiently.

If you're considering QBO, I recommend checking out these articles for an overview and comparison with QBSE:
 

• What is QuickBooks & how does it work? QuickBooks Online.
• QuickBooks Online & Self-Employed comparison chart.

Once you're ready to subscribe to QBO, you can find detailed information about its plans and pricing on the QuickBooks® Online Pricing & Free Trial | official Site.

After that, feel free to reach out with any questions or insights you may have. We're here to provide guidance every step of the way. Have a great day!