How do I fix my account so it does not count my payroll twice?

Hello there, Slicker.

When payroll is created in QuickBooks Online, it automatically assigns the gross pay, net pay, and taxes to different accounts. If these accounts aren’t mapped correctly, payroll can be counted twice on your Profit and Loss report.  

To resolve this, you can review your payroll account setup to ensure everything is correctly mapped. Once it is adjusted, your report should accurately reflect payroll expenses without duplication.

You can follow the steps below to update your payroll accounting settings:

1. Navigate to the Gear icon and click on Payroll Settings. 
2. Go to the Accounting section. 
3. Click Edit to update a specific payroll account. 
4. Choose the right account, then click Save.
   
   

You’ll also need to change past transactions manually, as the update won’t apply to them automatically.

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