I need to add additional taxes withheld for an employee and it wont let me save

Hi branch350-bellne,

Welcome to Community!  QuickBooks Online enables you to set preferences for your employees, so you can pay them with confidence.  I'd be happy to help you with your employee request, to increase their income tax deduction!

Let's start by ensuring all areas of information are accurate in the employee profile.  Here's how;

1. Open Payroll from the left menu, then Employees

2. Select the Employee

3. Hit Edit in the Personal info section

4. Review all fields and ensure the information is accurate

5. Hit Save

Follow these steps to increase their income tax deduction;

1. Select Edit to review the Tax withholding info

2. Enter the desired amount in the Additional income tax amount you want deducted from each paycheque section

3. Hit Save

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