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darlenepingolt
January 26, 2021
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Change SUI rate after checks have been written

  • January 26, 2021
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Best answer by mv32

Thanks for posting to the Community, @darlenepingolt.

 

If you've created checks in QuickBooks Online for this quarter, you'll have to remove them to withhold the correct taxes for this year.

 

Then we can continue to change the SUI rate and recreate the checks afterward.

 

Here's how to change the SUI:

  1. Click the Gear icon at the top, then pick Payroll Settings under Your Company.
  2. Choose State Tax or State Taxes under Taxes.
  3. Scroll down to the State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Setup section.
  4. Enter the new rate and the Effective Date provided in the notice from your state.
  5. Select OK.

 

Once done, recreate the checks to withhold the right taxes.

 

You can spot this resource for more insights in updating the SUI rate:  Enter or change state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax rate.

 

On the other hand, if you're unable to see this option in your QBO, you might have subscribed to QuickBooks Online Payroll Full Service. In this case, you need to contact our Phone Support Team to get assistance in updating your state unemployment rate.

 

Tag me in your comment if you need further assistance. I'll help you anytime. Stay safe, darlenepingolt!

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mv32Answer
January 26, 2021

Thanks for posting to the Community, @darlenepingolt.

 

If you've created checks in QuickBooks Online for this quarter, you'll have to remove them to withhold the correct taxes for this year.

 

Then we can continue to change the SUI rate and recreate the checks afterward.

 

Here's how to change the SUI:

  1. Click the Gear icon at the top, then pick Payroll Settings under Your Company.
  2. Choose State Tax or State Taxes under Taxes.
  3. Scroll down to the State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Setup section.
  4. Enter the new rate and the Effective Date provided in the notice from your state.
  5. Select OK.

 

Once done, recreate the checks to withhold the right taxes.

 

You can spot this resource for more insights in updating the SUI rate:  Enter or change state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax rate.

 

On the other hand, if you're unable to see this option in your QBO, you might have subscribed to QuickBooks Online Payroll Full Service. In this case, you need to contact our Phone Support Team to get assistance in updating your state unemployment rate.

 

Tag me in your comment if you need further assistance. I'll help you anytime. Stay safe, darlenepingolt!

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    deeprunhuntclub
    February 9, 2021

    hi - yes this will probably work, but I am not taking the time to delete all my paychecks for January just so QBO can calculate the SUI properly. We just today received our VEC rate notice in the USMail with the increased rate. Since SUI is not withheld, and the change is still within the 1st Qtr, why doesn't QBO have the ability to re calculate the the difference and just add it to the expense account in Payroll? thanks!

      MariaSoledadG
      MariaSoledadG
      February 10, 2021

      Let me share with you a few information about updating SUI, deeprunhuntclub,

       

      Once you update the State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rate, QuickBooks Online (QBO) tries to catch up with the calculation to make adjustments on your next paycheck. You don't need to undo those paychecks that were created last January. However, if you really want to change the rate, the easiest way is to delete and recreate them. 

       

      For additional information about SUI, you can visit this article: 

      For reference, you can check out these help articles for additional information.

       

      You can comment below if you have questions about SUI. We're always here to help you.

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