Because our payroll is for an in home nanny in VA the VA state withholding is only filed and paid annually. How do I set this up for annual filing?

I can surely assist you in setting up tax filing annually in QuickBooks Online (QBO), @llawson-home. Let's ensure that the setup process is efficient and precisely aligned with your business needs.

Firstly, you'll have to hover on the Payroll Settings section to modify your payroll tax filing schedules.

Here's how:

1. On the upper right corner, look for the Gear icon.
2. Choose Payroll Settings.
3. Click Edit next to Federal tax.
4. Tap Edit from How often do you pay your taxes?
5. Select which form you file, how often you pay your taxes, and its effective date.
6. Press Save, then Done.

To better understand your tax form filing frequency, consider the following common federal and state forms:

Federal forms

• Form 941: Quarterly tax return (most common form)
• Form 944: Annual tax return (for businesses with a tax liability of less than $1000 in a year)
• Form 943: Annual tax return (Agricultural)

State forms

• Withholding: quarterly or annual, depending on the state and your tax liability
• Unemployment: quarterly (IL also has monthly, but this isn't supported by QuickBooks)
• Combined (CA, OR, NJ, NY): quarterly

For more information about changing your payroll form filing and tax deposit frequency, I've added this resource: Set up or change your payroll tax filing or payment schedules.

Additionally, you'll want to check out this article to see the links for your state (Virginia) to find details on tax forms, withholdings, unemployment and other tax, e-file, and pay information, general state and agency information, and employer registration: Payroll Tax Compliance.

Lastly, to enhance the efficiency of your accounting practices and ensure impeccable financial records, I highly recommend Exploring QuickBooks Payroll. This tool offers tailored support that aligns with the strategic areas crucial for fostering business growth and success.

Should you have any further inquiries or require additional assistance with your tax payments and filings in QBO, please feel free to reach out here in the Community. I'll be here, ready to assist you, @llawson-home, whenever you need it.