Why does my payroll have payroll taxes expense? And why does my payroll say it Illegal?

Hi there, 

Welcome back to the Community. I trust that business is going well on your end. I'll be glad to share more info so you're on the right path with achieving your payroll goals. 

In order for you know what's causing the payroll to have payroll taxes expense I recommend getting in touch with our support team outside of the Community. Doing this allows for you to have a specialist share your screen and help you get the resolution you need. You can contact our support team using the details below: 

• Schedule a Callback or start a Chat: click (?)Help in the upper right in QuickBooks Online > type and enter "Contact support" into the QB Assistant > click Contact Us > explain your situation > click Let's Talk > choose Get a callback or Start a Chat.
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• Support hours are from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET.

Let me know if this info helps. I'll be one message away in case you need anything else.