Set Up QuickBooks Payroll and Run Your First Paycheck

Configure QuickBooks Online payroll from account creation through employee setup, tax configuration, and processing your first paycheck with deductions and time tracking.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1Create QuickBooks Online account with payroll trial

Step 2Complete account setup questionnaire and verify phone

Step 3Configure company information and tax ID

Step 4Create dedicated payroll bank account

Step 5Add payroll subscription to QuickBooks

Step 6Initialize payroll setup and configure start date

Step 7Create employee profile and set pay schedule

Step 8Configure employee pay schedule and period dates

Step 9Set up employee payment method

Step 10Define employee pay type and rates

Step 11Create time off policies and assign to employee

Step 12Add employee deductions and company contributions

Step 13Complete employee personal information

Step 14Configure federal and state payroll taxes

Step 15Set up direct deposit bank account for payroll

Step 16Run your first payroll for employees

Step 17Review paycheck details and submit payroll

Step 18Print paychecks and access payroll reports

Step 19Monitor and pay payroll tax liabilities

Step 20Review payroll impact on financial reports

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