The QuickBooks desktop has three payroll packages available for its users which are Basic, Enhanced, and QuickBooks Assisted Payroll. Out of the three QuickBooks Assisted Payroll is the advance level of payroll management for the QuickBooks desktop. The three have varying features, and the user can select as per their requirement of the business. This article lists down the perks of assisted payroll and also help you decide if it is the payroll management service you wish to go for.
Key Features of QuickBooks Desktop Assisted Payroll
Creating Paychecks:
QuickBooks Desktop Assisted Payroll has inbuilt feature of automatic tax calculation which lets the user to create paychecks, print and then hand them to the employees.
How to create paychecks in QuickBooks Desktop?
- Select Employees and choose Payroll Center.
- Go to the Pay Employees tab.
- Under Create Paychecks, select Start Scheduled Payroll or Start Unscheduled Payroll depending on how you prefer to run your payroll.
- Enter Pay Period Ends date in Payroll Information window.
- Under the Total hours column you can find all of the hours of the employees for this pay period.
- Review the payroll information of the employees to make sure they are accurate.
- Select Continue.
- Review the information in the Review & Create Paychecks screen.
- Select Create Paychecks so as to finish creating the paychecks.
Federal and State Forms:
Filing of forms such as W-2, 94x Forms, 1099/1096 Form and other federal and state forms is done automatically by QuickBooks Desktop Assisted Payroll. The paying of taxes is included in its function.
Intuit Workers’ Comp Payment Service:
Workers’ comp is a form of insurance that protects you and your employees in case of on-the-job injuries. Employers are protected against potential lawsuits and employees receive medical coverage and wage replacement benefits. By coupling your workers’ comp and payroll systems, Workers’ Compensation Payment Service automatically pays your Workers’ Comp premiums every pay period based on your actual payroll data. You never pay too much, too little, or a late fee for forgetting to send a payment.
E-File and E-pay as QuickBooks Assisted Payroll Service Feature:
You can set the filing method of your Federal and State forms to E-file. Instead of printing and mailing the forms, send them electronically to the appropriate agencies in QuickBooks Desktop. Also, you can set the payment method for your scheduled Federal and State tax payments to E-Pay, and conveniently pay the appropriate tax agencies in QuickBooks Desktop.
Free Expert Support to Assist you Running Payroll:
Anyone who goes for any of the Intuit Payroll Services, Intuit provides free expert support to them for the errors and issues that might arise with regard to QB Assisted Payroll. The free support is available in the form of Phone support, Chat support, Email support, and Free Year End Help.
With the article we gave you an insight into QuickBooks Assisted Payroll yet, to get an in-depth answer to your queries or seek the professional help regarding the working of QuickBooks Payroll, call the QB support number (844)-888-4666.
