Does QBO Payroll Core allow the setup of a Pre-tax Company contrib. to a pension plan at 11.96% gross pay and a Pre-tax Employee deduct. to the same at 7.18% gross pay?

I'll provide details that can help you in handling your pre-tax contributions and deductions accurately in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll, Pfura.
 
QBO Payroll Core allows the setup of common pre-tax deductions and contributions, as long as the retirement plan is supported. Here are the following supported retirement plans in QuickBooks:

• 401(k) / 401(k) catch-up
• Simple 401(k) / Simple 401(k) catch-up
• 403(b) /403(b) catch-up
• SARSEP / SARSEP catch-up
• Simple IRA / Simple IRA catch-up
• After-tax Roth 401(k)
• After-tax Roth 403(b)
• Company-only plan

You can also refer to this article for more information: Determine which retirement plan to set up.

In your case, customizing a pre-tax pension plan that does not fit into these predefined categories can be challenging. When you're considering workarounds like choosing a different pre-tax payroll item and repurposing it to accomplish what you need, it should always be under the guidance of a tax professional to avoid complications and ensure your EOY tax reporting is accurate. 

Meanwhile, I suggest sending feedback directly to our Product Developers team. This is essential because it highlights the specific need for customized pre-tax contribution and deduction options that aren't currently supported in QBO Payroll Core. Your feedback helps our developers understand real-world requirements and prioritize feature enhancements, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing.

Here's how you can submit a request:

1. Open your QuickBooks account.
2. Hit the Gear icon at the top, then select Feedback.
3. Type in your product suggestions.
4. Click Next to submit feedback.

You can check out our Customer Feedback page to track the status of your request.

I've also included these articles that will further guide you in setting and managing your deductions with QuickBooks:   

• Set up or change a retirement plan
• Set up, change, or delete employee-paid payroll deductions

Once you've completed your setup, it's always important to review and track your employees by generating payroll reports. It's essential for maintaining compliance and historical reference. 

If you need further assistance with setting up your company contributions or have any concerns with handling payroll in QuickBooks, please respond below. Our Community team is here to help you every step of the way.