Let's make sure you'll be able to import your file, tjalves.You can use the Intuit Interchange Format (.IIF) to import or export files in QuickBooks Desktop. Here's how you can do it: Sign in to your company file as the Admin. Make sure you are in Single User mode. From the QuickBooks File menu, select Utilities > Import > IIF Files. Locate your .IIF file and highlight it then select Open. Select OK on the pop up message confirming your data has been imported.Don't hesitate to post again if you have any questions about QuickBooks.

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How to import file to quickbooks desktop

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December 21, 2018
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KristyS

Let's make sure you'll be able to import your file, tjalves.

You can use the Intuit Interchange Format (.IIF) to import or export files in QuickBooks Desktop. Here's how you can do it:

Sign in to your company file as the Admin.
Make sure you are in Single User mode.
From the QuickBooks File menu, select Utilities > Import > IIF Files.
Locate your .IIF file and highlight it then select Open.
Select OK on the pop up message confirming your data has been imported.

Don't hesitate to post again if you have any questions about QuickBooks.

Harolddds

How do I tell Quickbooks which account to import the file into ? I am trying to import checks from Intuit Payroll on line but when it imports the check it creates a new account to put it into.

AlcaeusF

Level 14

Hi there, @Harolddds.

Thanks for joining this conversation. Allow me to chime in and share information about importing checks in QuickBooks.

Are you trying to import the checks to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) too? If so, you can choose the accounts for each wage expense or liability upon setting up your Export preference.

Here's how to do it:

In Intuit Payroll, go to the Gear icon.
Choose Payroll settings.
Select the Pencil icon next to Export.
Choose QuickBooks Desktop for Windows: downloadable IIF (Intuit Interchange Format) file and select Continue.
If selecting QuickBooks Desktop for Windows, you will be asked to type in the name of each account you are exporting your liabilities and expenses to. We recommend that you have a copy of your QuickBooks chart of accounts handy for this.

For further guidance on how to go about the process, you can check out this article: Export into QuickBooks Online or Desktop from Core, Premium, or Elite Standalone Payroll.

You may also visit our website for more tips and other resources: Self-help articles.

Please post again or leave a comment if you need more help with importing payroll or anything else. I'll be here to help.

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