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Payroll Direct Deposit Fee Account

  • March 9, 2021
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I recently set up direct deposit for my desktop payroll.   I don't recall QB asking for the account to post the processing fee, but it is being recorded in the state job training tax account.   How do I change where this charge is posted?

Best answer by CharleneMaeF

I'm here to show you how to assign the fees to a different account, KimAZ.

 

Once payroll is transmitted, QuickBooks posts fees to a specific account. Usually, payroll fees are posted to the Payroll Expenses account by default. 

 

Here's how: 

 

  1. Go to the Employees menu and then select  Send Payroll Data.
  2. Choose the Preferences button to open the Payroll Service Accounts window. 
  3. Select the appropriate account using the drop-down arrow.
  4. Click on Ok.
  5. Once done, click Send, then enter the PIN.

 

I've also listed things you'll need to remember: 

 

  • If the Preferences button is missing, update QuickBooks to the latest release.
  • You can only choose one Payroll Service Fees Account to which fees are posted.
  • In the same window, you'll be able to select the Bank Account where QuickBooks should post transactions returned by the payroll service (ex: Direct Deposit or Assisted).

 

In case you want to change your payroll service, I'd suggest following this article for the detailed steps: Change Payroll Service.

 

Additionally, learn how to update the direct deposit bank account for one of your employees by clicking this guide: Change an Employee's Direct Deposit Info.

 

I recommend getting back on this thread by clicking the Reply button if you'll need assistance in managing your payroll fees. I'm always here to help you

1 reply

March 9, 2021

I'm here to show you how to assign the fees to a different account, KimAZ.

 

Once payroll is transmitted, QuickBooks posts fees to a specific account. Usually, payroll fees are posted to the Payroll Expenses account by default. 

 

Here's how: 

 

  1. Go to the Employees menu and then select  Send Payroll Data.
  2. Choose the Preferences button to open the Payroll Service Accounts window. 
  3. Select the appropriate account using the drop-down arrow.
  4. Click on Ok.
  5. Once done, click Send, then enter the PIN.

 

I've also listed things you'll need to remember: 

 

  • If the Preferences button is missing, update QuickBooks to the latest release.
  • You can only choose one Payroll Service Fees Account to which fees are posted.
  • In the same window, you'll be able to select the Bank Account where QuickBooks should post transactions returned by the payroll service (ex: Direct Deposit or Assisted).

 

In case you want to change your payroll service, I'd suggest following this article for the detailed steps: Change Payroll Service.

 

Additionally, learn how to update the direct deposit bank account for one of your employees by clicking this guide: Change an Employee's Direct Deposit Info.

 

I recommend getting back on this thread by clicking the Reply button if you'll need assistance in managing your payroll fees. I'm always here to help you

March 10, 2021

Hi KimAZ,

 

Hope you’re doing great. I wanted to see how everything is going about changing the direct deposit fee account. Was it successful? 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!

KimAZAuthor
March 10, 2021

Hi Charlene,

 

Yes, that worked.  Thank you for your help!

 

Have a great day,

Kim