Arizona UC-018

Welcome to the Community, @PJ1530.

I could also be anxious at the same time when the system I've been using suddenly accumulates taxes greater than before. Rest assured, I can help you get the right amount to reflect correctly.

Let's start by updating QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release version when it comes to fixing data-related issues, and make sure to create a backup copy of your company file before doing so.

To do a manual update, here's how:

1. Close your company files and QuickBooks.
2. Open the Windows Start menu.
3. Search for QuickBooks Desktop. Right-click the icon and select Run as administrator.
4. While on the No Company Open screen, go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
5. Go to the Options tab. Select Mark All and then select Save.
6. Go to the Update Now tab and select the Reset Update checkbox.
7. When you're ready, select Get Updates.

After that, let's download the latest tax table to synchronize the changes. If you're still getting the result, I'd suggest pulling up the Payroll Summary report and tracing down the problem. Here's how:

1. Click Reports at the top menu bar and choose Employees and Payroll.
2. Select Payroll Summary.
3. Adjust the date range appropriately and trace down the problem from there.

You can visit the Payroll Tax Compliance Links to keep up with the latest payroll compliance mandated by your local and national agency.

Please let me know if you need more assistance with reflecting the correct federal and state taxes in QuickBooks. I'd be more than willing to help. Have a great day ahead!

Wow THANK YOU!!!

Ok, so I traced the problem back to the very first payroll of the year before I got my updated UI % for 2022. For 2021 my UI was 3.08% and for 2022 to dropped to .08%, BUT I didn't get the updated letter till after I had processed my first payroll for the year (using the old rate of 3.08%). So it took more $ then it needed to from the first paycheck of 2022.

How do I fix that in QB?

Wow THANK YOU!!!

Ok, so I traced the problem back to the very first payroll of the year before I got my updated UI % for 2022. For 2021 my UI was 3.08% and for 2022 to dropped to .08%, BUT I didn't get the updated letter till after I had processed my first payroll for the year (using the old rate of 3.08%). So it took more $ then it needed to from the first paycheck of 2022.

How do I fix that in QB?

Thanks for getting back to us and sharing some update, @PJ1530.

Let's fix it by using a liability adjustment. This helps you correct your employee's affected payroll.

First, let's still run the Payroll Summary report for the month/quarter you need to adjust. Then, ensure to note of the amount of the Payroll Items that need adjustments. Once done, follow the steps below to adjust your payroll liabilities.

1. Go to the Employees, select Payroll Taxes & Liabilities, then select Adjust Payroll Liabilities.
2. In the Date and Effective Date fields, select the last paycheck date of the affected month or quarter.
3. In the Adjustment is for, select Employee Adjustment if the item you’re adjusting is a company-paid item. 
4. Under the Item Name column, select the payroll item you want to adjust.
5. Next, enter the Amount of the adjustment.
6. For employee adjustments, if you need to make a wage base adjustment enter the amount under Income Subject to Tax column.
7. Under Memo, enter a note about the adjustment for reference.
8. Select Accounts Affected, then select OK.
   • Select Do not affect accounts to leave balances unchanged for the liability and expense accounts. The adjustment will only change the year-to-date amounts on your payroll reports.
   • Select Affect liability and expense accounts to enter an adjusting transaction in the liability and expense accounts.
     

For more details, feel free to check out this article: Adjust payroll liabilities in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll. Once done, make sure to proceed with the Steps 3 section. This is to check if the liabilities are updated.

Also, you'll want to visit these articles that'll help you personalize the payroll reports you'd like to pull up. 

• Create a payroll summary report.
• Customize payroll and employee reports.

Let me know if you have other questions about QuickBooks. I'm always free to help you whenever you need my assistance. Take care and stay safe always, PJ1530.

PERFECT!!! All fixed, thank you so very much!

Hi, PJ1530. I'm glad to hear this worked for you,

Know that you can always visit our Help Articles page for QuickBooks Desktop in case you need some references for your future tasks.

The Community is always in your corner if you ever need assistance again. Take care!