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tootsweets
February 8, 2023
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I am an electrical contractor with work in two states (RI & MA).

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Just started QuickBooks payroll. We work in two states. I run payroll for each state. The current system is ridiculous. We must run payroll in one state then change the work state and rerun payroll on every person.

If I work Prevailing rate, there is no set up for that either. I need to manually change the wages and state, then put them back.

I had a payroll company for years, but opted to try QuickBooks payroll. This online version is glitchy when switching back and forth between work in states. (locks up)

We tried to have two set ups for each employee. Where one was for MA the other for RI. The system will not let you use the same name nor let you use the same social security number. This is insane.

All over the USA there are business that work between two states. How can QuickBooks not have a solution for this? Also, no solution for prevailing rate jobs. If QuickBooks wants to know why a percent of customers leave their platform or do not try it. This is why.

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MichelleBh
MichelleBh
February 8, 2023

I hear all your sentiments, @tootsweets. 

 

It's beneficial that QuickBooks Online Payroll (QBOP) can handle payroll for two states simultaneously and add prevailing rates. This way, you won't have to change the work state every time you pay your staff. With this, I'd suggest sending feedback to our product engineers. They're always for ideas to consider on how to improve QBOP.

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon on the upper right side. 
  2. Select Feedback. 
  3. Type your comments in the box and click Next. 

 

In addition, QuickBooks also has a website for users to vote on new feature suggestions and feedback. To access the page, visit this link: Customer Feedback for QuickBooks.

 

As the function is not yet available, I recommend you continue with your alternatives to get your employee paid on time. 

 

Additionally, QBOP only allows one employee's name to be entered into the system to avoid mixing reports, forms, and paychecks. Alternatively, you can add a work location. Before doing this, I recommend consulting an accountant to ensure the taxes stay accurate.

 

Furthermore, discover the following articles below on how to add employee taxes in a new state and other related matters: 

 

 

Drop a message below if you need another help handling your employee. I'm happy to share my expertise with you. Take care. 

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