Hello, CCF20.
Thank you for reaching out to the Community. The reason why it posted in liabilities, it's because the garnishment isn't an employer's expense.
You can read through this link which, answers by our all start community. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/employees-and-payroll/we-use-an-outside-source-for....
From there, it will help you distinguish the right account to input your child support.
Additionally, if you're unsure of what account to use for the employee's wage garnishment, it is best to contact an accountant for further assistance. They can provide the best legal and accounting advice for your business and can add in-depth information on recording your payroll manually.
In the event that you should have questions about this, or need anything else concerning QBDT, you can find me here. Have a great day!
