Is there a way to separate employer payroll taxes from employee payroll taxes?

Hi there, @Carol Prather. 

I got steps that can help you separate your employee and employer taxes from your chart of accounts. 

To meet your accounting requirements, you can modify how you track your payroll wages, taxes, deductions, and corporate contributions in your chart of accounts.

Here's how: 

1. Go to the Gear icon, then choose Payroll settings.
2. Select Accounting.
3. Click  edit Wage expense for Employer Tax expenses  or for Employee Tax expense.

See screenshot below for your reference: 

For more detailed steps you can check out this article: Change your accounting preferences in QuickBooks Online Payroll

I'd also recommend seeking professional advice from your accountant about this. They'll be able to provide an option that suits your company setup.

I've added some links you can check. These will show more info on how to manage your tax payments in QuickBooks Online:

• Recording prior tax payments
• Get answers to your payroll tax payment and filing questions

You're always welcome to post if you have other questions with payroll or QuickBooks. Have a good one!