Do you have to have a payroll subscription if you run payroll manually?

Hi there,kpieters. I appreciate your desire to clarify whether a subscription is required if you handle payroll manually. It's great that you're taking the time to make sure you're using the right tools and features for your business.

You have the flexibility to run payroll manually in QuickBooks Online without needing a payroll subscription. If you handle payroll outside of QuickBooks, you can easily enter payroll and liabilities as manual journal entries or transactions, giving you complete control over your payroll process. Here's an article for the detailed process: Manually enter payroll paychecks in QuickBooks Online.

However, keep in mind that QuickBooks Online Payroll has certain automatic features that offer additional benefits and convenience, unlike the manual process that doesn't create the data you'll need for you and your employees, such as year-end forms.

If you decide to take advantage of QuickBooks Online's payroll feature in the future, you can visit this link: Bundle payroll and bookkeeping.

Feel free to ask follow-up questions or other payroll-related concerns in this Community thread. I'll be here to assist.