Do I have to convert from Quickbooks for Mac to Quickbooks on line to rune payroll?

No need to convert to QuickBooks Online (QBO), @welippisch.

You can run your payroll from your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for Mac by utilizing Boot Camp. This program is provided by Apple that allows users to use Intuit's desktop payroll solutions (Quickbook Payroll Basic, Quickbooks Payroll Enhanced, and Quickbooks Desktop Payroll Assisted).

You can refer to this link for more details or you can contact our QuickBooks (QBDT) for Mac support team: Using QuickBooks Payroll on a Mac.

Once you're all set, you might want to check these articles for guidance in running your payroll:

• Get started with Payroll
• QuickBooks Desktop Mac 2021 User’s Guide (page 276)

You can always leave a reply if you have additional questions about running payroll in QBDT for Mac. It's always my pleasure to work with you again. Stay safe and have a great weekend ahead!