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June 12, 2021
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How to record federal and State income taxes paid.

  • June 12, 2021
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I am trying to figure out how to record my 2020 Federal

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June 12, 2021

Hi there, @dean19.

 

I'll share with you the steps on how to record your tax payments in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll.

 

If you're using QBO Enhanced Payroll, you can follow these steps:

 

  1. Go to the Taxes menu, then choose Payroll Tax.
  2. Select Enter Prior Tax History.
  3. Choose Add Payment.
  4. Select tax type and liability period (the period that the taxes were accrued) then enter:
    • Payment Date
    • Check Number (optional)
    • Notes (optional)
    • Tax Item Amounts
  5. Click OK. screen.

 

Once the payment is recorded it will reduce the liability showing due in your account.

 

For QBO Payroll Core, Premium, and Elite subscriptions, you can follow the steps in this link instead: How to enter tax payments made for prior tax periods.

 

In case you see an overpayment (negative number) on your liability report or Taxes Due page, check out this article to fix it: How to handle overpaid taxes in QuickBooks Online Payroll.

 

Let me know if you need further assistance with this. I'm always around to provide answers and clarifications to your questions. Have a great day ahead and take care.

June 15, 2021

Hi dean19,


Hope you’re doing great. I wanted to see how everything is going about recording federal taxes you had the other day. Was it resolved? Do you need any additional help or clarification? If you do, just let me know. I’d be happy to help you at anytime.


Looking forward to your reply. Have a pleasant day ahead!