# How to Run Payroll in QuickBooks Online
Run payroll in QuickBooks Online Payroll easily. Call [phone] for fast help with setup, tax filing & direct deposit support.

<p data-start="379" data-end="726">Running payroll accurately and on time is one of the most important responsibilities for any business owner. <a href="https://www.bizbooksadvice.com/quickbooks-online-payroll.html">QuickBooks Online Payroll</a> makes the process simple, automated, and reliable. Whether you are paying one employee or managing a growing team, this guide will help you understand how to run payroll in QuickBooks Online Payroll step by step.</p>
<p data-start="728" data-end="851">If you face any issues during the process, you can contact payroll support at <strong data-start="806" data-end="825">[phone]</strong> for immediate assistance.</p>
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<h2 data-start="858" data-end="895">What is QuickBooks Online Payroll?</h2>
<p data-start="897" data-end="992">QuickBooks Online Payroll is a cloud-based payroll management system that allows businesses to:</p>
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<li data-start="994" data-end="1025">
<p data-start="996" data-end="1025">Pay employees and contractors</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1026" data-end="1069">
<p data-start="1028" data-end="1069">Calculate federal and state payroll taxes</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1070" data-end="1112">
<p data-start="1072" data-end="1112">File and pay payroll taxes automatically</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1113" data-end="1136">
<p data-start="1115" data-end="1136">Set up direct deposit</p>
</li>
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<p data-start="1139" data-end="1163">Generate payroll reports</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1164" data-end="1196">
<p data-start="1166" data-end="1196">Manage benefits and deductions</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="1198" data-end="1320">It integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks Online accounting software, keeping your financial records updated automatically.</p>
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<h2 data-start="1327" data-end="1352">Before You Run Payroll</h2>
<p data-start="1354" data-end="1436">Before processing payroll, make sure you have completed the following setup steps:</p>
<h3 data-start="1438" data-end="1469">1. Add Employee Information</h3>
<p data-start="1470" data-end="1492">Enter each employee&rsquo;s:</p>
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<li data-start="1493" data-end="1518">
<p data-start="1495" data-end="1518">Full name and address</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1519" data-end="1545">
<p data-start="1521" data-end="1545">Social Security Number</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1546" data-end="1576">
<p data-start="1548" data-end="1576">Pay rate or salary details</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1577" data-end="1614">
<p data-start="1579" data-end="1614">Tax withholding information (W-4)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1615" data-end="1641">
<p data-start="1617" data-end="1641">Direct deposit details</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-start="1643" data-end="1670">2. Set Payroll Schedule</h3>
<p data-start="1671" data-end="1705">Create a payroll schedule such as:</p>
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<p data-start="1708" data-end="1716">Weekly</p>
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<p data-start="1719" data-end="1730">Bi-weekly</p>
</li>
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<p data-start="1733" data-end="1747">Semi-monthly</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1748" data-end="1759">
<p data-start="1750" data-end="1759">Monthly</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="1761" data-end="1822">This ensures payments are processed consistently and on time.</p>
<h3 data-start="1824" data-end="1850">3. Verify Tax Settings</h3>
<p data-start="1851" data-end="2020">Confirm that your federal, state, and local tax information is accurate. QuickBooks automatically calculates payroll taxes, but settings must be correct to avoid errors.</p>
<p data-start="2022" data-end="2095">If you are unsure about tax setup, call <strong data-start="2062" data-end="2081">[phone]</strong> for guidance.</p>
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<h1 data-start="2102" data-end="2166">Step-by-Step Guide to Run Payroll in QuickBooks Online Payroll</h1>
<p data-start="2168" data-end="2209">Follow these simple steps to run payroll:</p>
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<h2 data-start="2216" data-end="2254">Step 1: Log in to QuickBooks Online</h2>
<p data-start="2256" data-end="2391">Sign in to your QuickBooks Online account using your credentials. From the dashboard, navigate to the <strong data-start="2358" data-end="2369">Payroll</strong> tab on the left menu.</p>
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<h2 data-start="2398" data-end="2429">Step 2: Select &ldquo;Run Payroll&rdquo;</h2>
<p data-start="2431" data-end="2533">Click on <strong data-start="2440" data-end="2455">Run Payroll</strong>. You will see a list of employees assigned to that specific payroll schedule.</p>
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<h2 data-start="2540" data-end="2571">Step 3: Enter Employee Hours</h2>
<p data-start="2573" data-end="2594">For hourly employees:</p>
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<li data-start="2595" data-end="2625">
<p data-start="2597" data-end="2625">Enter regular hours worked</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2626" data-end="2660">
<p data-start="2628" data-end="2660">Overtime hours (if applicable)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2661" data-end="2691">
<p data-start="2663" data-end="2691">Any bonuses or commissions</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="2693" data-end="2716">For salaried employees:</p>
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<li data-start="2717" data-end="2772">
<p data-start="2719" data-end="2772">The system automatically fills in the salary amount</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="2774" data-end="2791">You can also add:</p>
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<li data-start="2792" data-end="2806">
<p data-start="2794" data-end="2806">Sick leave</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2807" data-end="2823">
<p data-start="2809" data-end="2823">Vacation pay</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2824" data-end="2839">
<p data-start="2826" data-end="2839">Holiday pay</p>
</li>
</ul>
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<h2 data-start="2846" data-end="2879">Step 4: Review Payroll Details</h2>
<p data-start="2881" data-end="2915">Before submitting payroll, review:</p>
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<li data-start="2917" data-end="2930">
<p data-start="2919" data-end="2930">Gross pay</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2931" data-end="2958">
<p data-start="2933" data-end="2958">Employee tax deductions</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2959" data-end="2977">
<p data-start="2961" data-end="2977">Employer taxes</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2978" data-end="2989">
<p data-start="2980" data-end="2989">Net pay</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="2991" data-end="3056">Double-check all information carefully to avoid payment mistakes.</p>
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<h2 data-start="3063" data-end="3088">Step 5: Submit Payroll</h2>
<p data-start="3090" data-end="3145">Click <strong data-start="3096" data-end="3114">Submit Payroll</strong> once everything looks correct.</p>
<p data-start="3147" data-end="3163">QuickBooks will:</p>
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<li data-start="3164" data-end="3197">
<p data-start="3166" data-end="3197">Calculate taxes automatically</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3198" data-end="3225">
<p data-start="3200" data-end="3225">Process direct deposits</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3226" data-end="3267">
<p data-start="3228" data-end="3267">Record payroll expenses in your books</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="3269" data-end="3368">Employees typically receive direct deposit within 2&ndash;5 business days depending on your payroll plan.</p>
<p data-start="3370" data-end="3463">If payroll does not process correctly, contact <strong data-start="3417" data-end="3436">[phone]</strong> for quick troubleshooting.</p>
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<h1 data-start="3470" data-end="3508">How QuickBooks Handles Payroll Taxes</h1>
<p data-start="3510" data-end="3597">One of the biggest advantages of QuickBooks Online Payroll is automatic tax management.</p>
<p data-start="3599" data-end="3606">It can:</p>
<ul data-start="3607" data-end="3750">
<li data-start="3607" data-end="3652">
<p data-start="3609" data-end="3652">Calculate federal and state payroll taxes</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3653" data-end="3681">
<p data-start="3655" data-end="3681">File quarterly tax forms</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3682" data-end="3718">
<p data-start="3684" data-end="3718">Pay payroll taxes electronically</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3719" data-end="3750">
<p data-start="3721" data-end="3750">Generate W-2 and 1099 forms</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="3752" data-end="3839">With automated tax features, businesses reduce the risk of IRS penalties and late fees.</p>
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<h1 data-start="3846" data-end="3873">Running Off-Cycle Payroll</h1>
<p data-start="3875" data-end="3952">Sometimes you may need to run payroll outside your regular schedule, such as:</p>
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<li data-start="3954" data-end="3972">
<p data-start="3956" data-end="3972">Paying bonuses</p>
</li>
<li data-start="3973" data-end="4000">
<p data-start="3975" data-end="4000">Issuing final paychecks</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4001" data-end="4031">
<p data-start="4003" data-end="4031">Correcting missed payments</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="4033" data-end="4044">To do this:</p>
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<li data-start="4045" data-end="4063">
<p data-start="4048" data-end="4063">Go to Payroll</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4064" data-end="4087">
<p data-start="4067" data-end="4087">Select Run Payroll</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4088" data-end="4117">
<p data-start="4091" data-end="4117">Choose Off-Cycle Payroll</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4118" data-end="4148">
<p data-start="4121" data-end="4148">Enter the payment details</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4149" data-end="4160">
<p data-start="4152" data-end="4160">Submit</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p data-start="4162" data-end="4256">If you encounter errors during off-cycle payroll, support is available at <strong data-start="4236" data-end="4255">[phone]</strong>.</p>
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<h1 data-start="4263" data-end="4300">Common Payroll Issues and Solutions</h1>
<p data-start="4302" data-end="4396">Even with automation, payroll issues can happen. Here are common problems and how to fix them:</p>
<h3 data-start="4398" data-end="4428">Incorrect Tax Calculations</h3>
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<li data-start="4429" data-end="4463">
<p data-start="4431" data-end="4463">Check employee W-4 information</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4464" data-end="4493">
<p data-start="4466" data-end="4493">Verify state tax settings</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-start="4495" data-end="4520">Direct Deposit Delays</h3>
<ul data-start="4521" data-end="4584">
<li data-start="4521" data-end="4553">
<p data-start="4523" data-end="4553">Confirm bank account details</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4554" data-end="4584">
<p data-start="4556" data-end="4584">Check submission deadlines</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-start="4586" data-end="4615">Payroll Submission Errors</h3>
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<li data-start="4616" data-end="4639">
<p data-start="4618" data-end="4639">Clear browser cache</p>
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<li data-start="4640" data-end="4661">
<p data-start="4642" data-end="4661">Update QuickBooks</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4662" data-end="4688">
<p data-start="4664" data-end="4688">Re-enter employee data</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="4690" data-end="4778">If problems persist, reach out to payroll experts at <strong data-start="4743" data-end="4762">[phone]</strong> for assistance.</p>
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<h1 data-start="4785" data-end="4819">Payroll Reports You Can Generate</h1>
<p data-start="4821" data-end="4877">QuickBooks Online Payroll offers several useful reports:</p>
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<p data-start="4881" data-end="4905">Payroll Summary Report</p>
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<li data-start="4906" data-end="4938">
<p data-start="4908" data-end="4938">Payroll Tax Liability Report</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4939" data-end="4967">
<p data-start="4941" data-end="4967">Employee Earnings Report</p>
</li>
<li data-start="4968" data-end="4997">
<p data-start="4970" data-end="4997">Contractor Payment Report</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="4999" data-end="5022">These reports help you:</p>
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<li data-start="5023" data-end="5049">
<p data-start="5025" data-end="5049">Track payroll expenses</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5050" data-end="5076">
<p data-start="5052" data-end="5076">Prepare for tax season</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5077" data-end="5110">
<p data-start="5079" data-end="5110">Monitor employee compensation</p>
</li>
</ul>
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<h1 data-start="5117" data-end="5162">Benefits of Using QuickBooks Online Payroll</h1>
<p data-start="5164" data-end="5235">Here are the top benefits of running payroll through QuickBooks Online:</p>
<h3 data-start="5237" data-end="5254">1. Automation</h3>
<p data-start="5255" data-end="5328">Payroll calculations and tax filings are automated, reducing manual work.</p>
<h3 data-start="5330" data-end="5345">2. Accuracy</h3>
<p data-start="5346" data-end="5414">The system minimizes human error in tax calculations and deductions.</p>
<h3 data-start="5416" data-end="5434">3. Time-Saving</h3>
<p data-start="5435" data-end="5489">You can run payroll in minutes once setup is complete.</p>
<h3 data-start="5491" data-end="5508">4. Compliance</h3>
<p data-start="5509" data-end="5580">Automatic tax updates help you stay compliant with current regulations.</p>
<h3 data-start="5582" data-end="5601">5. Cloud Access</h3>
<p data-start="5602" data-end="5669">Access payroll anytime, anywhere from a secure internet connection.</p>
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<h1 data-start="5676" data-end="5721">Best Practices for Running Payroll Smoothly</h1>
<p data-start="5723" data-end="5771">To avoid payroll disruptions, follow these tips:</p>
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<p data-start="5775" data-end="5818">Run payroll at least 2 days before payday</p>
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<li data-start="5819" data-end="5852">
<p data-start="5821" data-end="5852">Keep employee records updated</p>
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<p data-start="5855" data-end="5890">Reconcile payroll reports monthly</p>
</li>
<li data-start="5891" data-end="5928">
<p data-start="5893" data-end="5928">Monitor tax payment confirmations</p>
</li>
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<p data-start="5931" data-end="5965">Back up financial data regularly</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="5967" data-end="6082">If you need professional assistance with payroll setup or errors, you can call <strong data-start="6046" data-end="6065">[phone]</strong> for expert help.</p>
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<h1 data-start="6089" data-end="6105">Final Thoughts</h1>
<p data-start="6107" data-end="6313">Running payroll in QuickBooks Online Payroll is straightforward once everything is properly set up. The platform simplifies tax calculations, ensures compliance, and saves valuable time for business owners.</p>
<p data-start="6315" data-end="6605">By following the steps outlined above, you can confidently process payroll, manage employee payments, and keep accurate financial records. Whether you are a small business owner or managing a larger team, QuickBooks Online Payroll provides the tools needed for efficient payroll management.</p>
<p data-start="6607" data-end="6733">For any technical difficulties, setup assistance, or payroll errors, professional support is available at <strong data-start="6713" data-end="6732">[phone]</strong>.</p>