We have employees that bounce back in forth between 2 states in the same pay period, sometime in the same day. How do I navigate this in QB payroll?

Hello, beth118! Welcome to the QuickBooks Community! It’s fantastic to see you make your first post. I understand how important it is to manage multi-state employees accurately in QuickBooks Online Payroll (QBOP). I’m here to provide details on how to handle their situation effectively, ensuring everything is reported correctly on your payroll tax forms.

Based on your description, it appears your employee is a "roaming employee," meaning they work in multiple states during the same pay period. This can lead to various state unemployment and local tax withholdings, depending on their residency status in those states.

Our payroll products are unable to handle multiple state unemployment and local withholdings on a single paycheck or tax filings. I don’t recommend using any workarounds, as they can cause issues with your state tax forms. With this, it would be best to consult an accountant or tax advisor for guidance on how to manage the situation.

For more information about roaming employees, including which state to report unemployment to, please check the Read here 'roaming employees' section in this article: Set up employees and payroll taxes in a new state.

Moreover, you can create a summary report if you wish to view your employees' totals and other payroll-related data. To guide you through the process, check out this article: Create a payroll summary report in QuickBooks.

Moreover, if you're looking to elevate your payroll processing, I highly recommend exploring QuickBooks Payroll. With its robust time-tracking features and the speed of faster direct deposits, you may find these enhancements can truly transform how your business operates.

I am dedicated to offering tailored solutions to your unique payroll needs as you manage employees in QuickBooks. Your concerns truly matter to us, beth118, so don’t hesitate to reach out whenever you need assistance. Wishing you a fantastic day ahead!