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GW93401
March 4, 2025
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Who pays the FUTA correction to IRS after Intuit adjustment?

  • March 4, 2025
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On 2/14 Intuit made an adjustment to our payroll and created a check paid to “QuickBooks Payroll Service” for FUTA correction connected the previous year. The money was taken from the company account, so we were thinking that the subject had been completed. But just a few days later we received a letter from IRS standing that we owed:

  • the amount that Intuit just took from our account
  • + "failure-to-pay penalty"
  • + "interest charges"

My questions are:

  1. Who pays the amount to IRS? Since the money was already taken from our account by Intuit I would think Intuit had to transfer this money, right?
  2. Now, who pays the penalty and interest fees? We are on automatic payroll mode, so I assume it is Intuit who is responsible for all payments to be done on time, correct?
  3. Less important but also to resolve: my payroll report is off by the amount of the adjustment made by Intuit. It has been posted as a check but what should I do to make my report correct?

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    Erika_K
    March 5, 2025

    Thank you for taking the time to provide such a detailed description of your concern, GW93401. I can shed some light on the Intuit-initiated payroll adjustment to address all your questions and ensure complete clarity.

     

    With QuickBooks Payroll Assisted, you're protected from unexpected tax-related financial problems. If Intuit adjusts your payroll, like with FUTA corrections, the service covers all related costs, including late fees, penalties, and interest charges.

     

    Since you received an IRS notice following a FUTA payroll adjustment, contact our live payroll support team directly. Our dedicated support representatives will:

     

    • Verify the status of the FUTA correction
    • Confirm Intuit's responsibility for paying the IRS
    • Help you resolve the extra fees or the extra charges
    • Guide you on how you can fix the payroll report discrepancies

     

    Let me walk you through the step-by-step process of how you can reach out to them:

     

    1. Go to Help, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help/Contact Us.
    2. Hit Contact Us.
    3. Give a brief description of your issue, then Continue.
    4. Sign in to your Intuit account,  choose Continue, and then Continue with my account.
    5. We'll email you a single-use code. Enter your code and select Continue.
    6. Click chat with us or Have us call you.

     

    Lastly, I'll provide resources to help you navigate payroll tax challenges, including guidance on managing significant tax liabilities, creating payroll summary reports, and accessing state agency websites for tax information:

     

     

    Our dedicated live customer service team is committed to supporting you throughout the FUTA correction process. If you have any questions or concerns, please comment below, and we'll be here to assist.

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