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January 24, 2024
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Can I delete the KS Witholding Tax setup in QuickBooks Online Payroll? We only have a MO location and have never filed with KS so it needs to be deleted!

  • January 24, 2024
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This is stopping us from filing the W-2's!

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January 24, 2024

Let me guide you to delete a state withholding tax setup you didn't use, @SusanMMT

 

In QuickBooks Online Payroll, there are two options that you can use to remove the unused state tax setup on your account. First, you can make the tax setup inactive by going to the Payroll Settings, so it won't be included once you file your forms. Before proceeding with the process, ensure that there's no employee assigned to this tax setup. You can follow these steps to inactivate one on your end:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon, then choose Payroll Settings.
  2. In the Work Locations field, click the Pencil icon to edit it.
  3. Locate the state that you didn't use, then click Edit.
  4. In the Location Status, select Inactive.
  5. Click Save, and then a prompt that says, "Work location details changed" will pop up, click Ok to continue.

 

The next option that you can do is to delete it. It'll be removed from the list of your tax setup and won't be included when you file your state forms in the program. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon, then choose Payroll Settings.
  2. In the Work Locations field, click the Pencil icon to edit it.
  3. Locate the state that you didn't use, then click Edit.
  4. Select Delete work location, then click the Confirm button.
  5. Click Ok to proceed.

 

However, if you're having difficulty deleting or making it inactive, you can contact our Support team to help you remove it from your account. 

 

Furthermore, you can file your W-2s electronically with the program to easily submit these forms to your state agencies on time. 

 

You're always welcome to comment if you have any questions aside from deleting a state withholding tax setup in QuickBooks. We're always available to accommodate and answer all your queries. Have a great day!