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Preyz
January 30, 2025
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Why does payroll transaction tagged to correct class assigned to employee?

  • January 30, 2025
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Hi, 

 

Anyone encountered issues wherein the payroll transactions does not pull the correct class assigned to the employee? What could be the reason and how to fix this? 

 

There one more thing I noticed, when there are two line of expense account used in the payroll transaction, looks like one or the two has the class tagging and the other do not have class. 

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MirriamM
January 30, 2025

The accounting preferences for tracking payroll expenses by class aren't configured correctly, causing classes to not be assigned to the correct employee, Preyz.

 

Let’s review the payroll settings in your QuickBooks Online account to ensure the classes are set up properly. I'm here to guide you through the process.

 

Here's what you'll need to do:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon at the top and choose Payroll settings.
  2. Locate the Accounting section and click the pencil icon.
  3. In the Class tracking section, click the pencil icon.
  4. From there, double-check and select how you want to track classes for payroll transactions. 
  5. Click Save, then Done.

 

Once you've updated these settings, go ahead and run payroll to see if the classes are being assigned correctly now. You can also generate a payroll summary by class if you need to view payroll wages, taxes, deductions, and contributions totaled by class. For more details, you can visit this article and refer to the Create a payroll summary report by class section: Set up and track your payroll expenses by class.

 

For even more ease, consider exploring QuickBooks Payroll. It's designed to make the payroll process smooth and straightforward. Give it a try and see how it can add convenience to your day!

 

And when you need to wrap up your year, we've got a handy resource to help you with payroll tasks: Year-end checklist for QuickBooks Online Payroll.

 

It was great assisting you today with your payroll class tracking. I look forward to supporting you in keeping your payroll seamless whenever you need a hand. Have a great day!

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PreyzAuthor
January 31, 2025

Hi MiriamM,

 

Thank you for that run down. I doubled checked the class tracking for employees and the mapping of payroll items to chart accounts. Everything looks good to me. But still issues persist. For example, in the payroll setting, all taxes are assigned to one account (Payroll Expense: Taxes). It's weird that when I view the transaction journal, there are two-line items for which I could not directly trace on the employee payroll journal.   

 

 

Attached the snip from QBO. One line item has the class tracking, the other does not. 

 

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GenmarieM
January 31, 2025

I appreciate you getting back here in the Community, Preyz. Let me provide additional details about assigning classes in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

To begin, it's important to note that QuickBooks uses double-entry accounting, which means each transaction or event changes two or more accounts in the ledger. Each change involves a debit and a credit applied to one or more accounts. For most transactions, QuickBooks Online handles debit and credit entries.

 

Moreover, the single line item with an assigned class serves to help you clearly identify the specific class related to that item. This organization allows for easier tracking and reference, ensuring that you can quickly pinpoint the relevant classification.

 

For more detailed information about class tracking, please visit this article: Set up and track your payroll expenses by class.

 

Lastly, I'm adding this article for your future reference in case you want to make changes to a paycheck: Edit, delete, or void employee paychecks.

 

I'll keep this thread open if you have other concerns or questions regarding class tracking in QuickBooks Online. The Community has your back always!

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