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December 9, 2022
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Payroll Liabilities

  • December 9, 2022
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I have a payroll liability account that has money in it.  How do I get that transferred to my bank account?  I'm a bit confused as to why there is money there as 2/3 of the time I am able to pay through the "Create Custom Payments" link.  These, for some reason, are not showing up for me to be able to pay.  I tried to make a General Journal Entry, but I got a message that said it would not affect payroll liabilities.  How do I write a check for those liabilities that are in the account???

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December 9, 2022

Hello there, GreenOaks.

 

We appreciate you sharing the steps you've performed to move the money from your payroll liability account to the bank account. Let me help and guide you in the right direction on how to resolve your concern.

 

Since you're getting an error when creating a journal entry, I recommend reaching out to a tax adviser for further assistance. They can review your payroll data, including liability payments in a secure space. Then, give you advice on how to manage the situation without throwing off your books. 

 

Here's a great reference that outlines the steps to pay an unscheduled liability or create a custom payment: Pay your non-tax liabilities in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll. From there, you'll learn about adding your scheduled payments to your calendar, setting a payment schedule for your non-tax liabilities, and a video tutorial for paying the liabilities.

 

Furthermore, these resources will guide you through the process of preparing for year-end filings and troubleshooting payroll errors:

 

 

Stay in touch if you have additional payroll questions or concerns about the product. I'm more than happy to lend a helping hand. Enjoy your day and stay safe.

GreenOaksAuthor
December 11, 2022

I finally figured it out.  I manually entered the amount left in the liability account and was able to write a check.