QuickBooks Desktop payroll

Hello GWNWUPDF,

Welcome to the Community. I'd be glad to assist you with your concern about the Child Support Garnishment setup.

Let's create a payroll item, to track the garnishment in QuickBooks Desktop.  Then add the new item to the employee profile so it will automatically appear on each paycheck. 

Here's how: 

1. Select Lists, then Payroll Item List.
2. Choose the Payroll Item ▼ dropdown, then New.
3. Click Custom Setup, then Next.
4. Tap Deduction, then Next.
5. Enter a name for the payroll deduction such as Child Support Smith for employee Bob Smith, and select Next.
6. Enter the name of the agency to which the liability is paid. If you currently don't know the name of the agency, you can add it later. Select Next.
7. In Tax Tracking Type ▼dropdown leave None selected. Select Next.

Next, add a garnishment that is deducted from an employee's disposable income. Follow these steps for your payroll service.

1. Select Lists, then Payroll Item List.
2. Choose the Payroll Item ▼ dropdown, then New.
3. Click Custom Setup, then Next.
4. Tap Deduction, then Next.
5. Enter a name for the payroll deduction such as Child Support Smith for employee Bob Smith, and select Next.
6. Enter the name of the agency to which the liability is paid. If you currently don't know the name of the agency, you can add it later. Select Next.
7. In Tax Tracking Type ▼dropdown leave None selected. Select Next

For more details and information about setting up child support payroll items and their schedule, here's an article you can read for reference:  Set up a payroll garnishment item.

If you need other payroll articles, you can always visit our site: QuickBooks Payroll Services and Features for QuickBooks Desktop

Be sure to get back to me if you have follow-up questions about setting up payroll items. I'm always happy to help. Have a good day!