How do I pay an employee with quickbooks simple start?

You need a payroll app (QB Payroll or a 3rd party app). If your employee is a freelance or a contracted employee, you can use a free app to pay them as a business expense.

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Let me share with you the simplified steps to pay an employee using QuickBooks Online Simple Start.

Ideally, to ensure that your employees are paid accurately and on time, several important tasks need to be completed beforehand. QuickBooks Online Payroll can assist you in completing these tasks efficiently and effectively. To get started with QuickBooks Online Payroll, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to Payroll, then select Employees.
2. Click Run Payroll. Then, select your desired payroll schedule, then Continue, if applicable.
3. Select or review the Pay period and Pay date.
4. Choose the employees you'd like to pay.
5. Select the column, or select Actions ⋮, then Edit paycheck to enter your pay details. You can enter hours, compensation, memos, or any other necessary paycheck info. If you use QuickBooks Time select Review Approved Time.
6. Click Preview payroll. Then, select or review the QuickBooks Bank account to track your payroll.
7. Select Preview payroll details or Submit payroll.
8. Select Close.

Moreover, you can follow the detailed instructions in this article to pay your employees using your QuickBooks Online Payroll: Create and run your payroll.

Additionally, you might find it helpful to check out these articles to get additional insights and information:

• Set up and manage payroll schedules
• Set up and track time off in payroll
• Set up your company payroll for direct deposit

Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any further questions or concerns regarding payroll in QuickBooks Online. I'm always here to help. Have a great day!