How to Fix Set Up Local Taxes in QuickBooks Online Payroll? (2026 Guide)

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Local taxes might not be the flashiest part of running a business—but they’re definitely one of the most important. If your company is based in one of several states that require them, you’ll need to set up local payroll taxes for your employees. These go beyond regular state withholding and may include city, county, municipality, or even school district taxes.

Let’s walk through the steps together. If anything feels confusing, don’t stress—you can always call +1-888-463-3385 for help.

To make sure your tax setup is spot-on, grab the full home and work addresses of your employees. Those locations determine which local taxes apply. If you're not sure what local tax types you're dealing with, you can:

• Reach out to your local tax office




• Use some handy tools we’ve listed below

Tools and Resources by State

States with local taxes include: AL, CO, DE, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, WV
Use the USPS Address & ZIP Code Lookup to confirm city and ZIP code combinations. The “Cities by ZIP” tool is especially helpful.

Indiana – Local taxes are based on where an employee lived and worked on January 1 of the current year.
→ Have employees complete Form WH-4.

Maryland – Local taxes are included automatically when you set up state withholding. Nothing extra to do!

Ohio – Use the Ohio Local Tax Finder. You’ll need the full 9-digit ZIP code (including the 4-digit extension) for both home and work locations.
→ Not sure about the extension? Try the USPS Address Tool.

Heads up: School district taxes with a 0.00% rate won’t show up during setup.

Oregon

• Eugene Community Safety Payroll Tax

• Lane Transit District Tax (LTD)

• Multnomah Preschool for All

• Portland Metro Supportive Housing Tax

• TriMet Payroll Tax

Pennsylvania
→ You’ll need to collect a residency certification form from each employee.
→ Look up your PSD (Political Subdivision) Code by address.
→ Don’t forget to set up Local Services Tax (LST) if required.

Here’s how to assign your team members to the right local tax zones:

1. Go to Payroll > Employees

2. Select the employee

3. Click Edit next to Tax Withholding

4. Under Local Taxes, choose the applicable ones

5. If it’s not showing up, hit Edit Location and enter the city/ZIP combo

6. In PA, you may need to manually add the PSD code

7. Click Save

Updating or Adding PSD Codes for PA Work Locations

In the Employee’s Profile:

• Go to Payroll → Employees → Employment Details

• Hit Edit next to Work Location

• Save your changes, and you’ll be prompted to enter a PSD code

• Pick from the list or type in the 6-digit code

• Hit Save

In Payroll Settings:

• Click the Settings ⚙️ icon → Payroll Settings

• Go to Work Location, hit Edit, then Save

• You’ll be asked to enter or select the PSD code

• Done!

Note: If a paycheck has already been issued, you can’t edit that work location’s PSD code. You’ll need to create a new location with the correct PSD and reassign employees.

Once all the local tax jurisdictions are added, you’ll need to plug in:

• Your local tax account number

• How often you’re supposed to make payments (weekly, monthly, etc.)

If you’re missing this info, your local tax agency can help—or call us directly at 855-749-2321.

• Go to Settings ⚙️ → Payroll Settings

• Choose the state → then Local Taxes

• Enter your account number and how often you pay

• Hit Save

• Head to Payroll → Overview

• Click Let’s Go under "Set up your local taxes"

• Hit Edit ✎

• Enter your account number and deposit frequency

• Click Save

If you’re using QuickBooks Online Payroll Premium or Elite without e-services (or the Core version), you can still pull a payroll report to see your local tax obligations.

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Local taxes are additional payroll taxes imposed by cities, counties, school districts, or other municipalities beyond federal and state taxes. Common examples include:

• City income taxes (e.g., NYC, Philadelphia, Detroit)
• School district taxes
• County taxes
• Occupational privilege taxes
• Transit taxes

Before setting up local taxes, ensure:

• ✓ QuickBooks Payroll subscription is active (Enhanced, Full Service, or Premium)
• ✓ All company and employee addresses are complete and accurate
• ✓ State payroll taxes are already set up correctly
• ✓ You have the local tax agency information (rates, IDs, filing requirements)

Step-by-Step Setup:

1. Go to Payroll Settings
   
   • Navigate to Payroll → Taxes → Payroll Tax
   • Select "Local Taxes"
2. Add New Local Tax
   
   • Click "Add a local tax"
   • Select your state from the dropdown
   • Choose the specific local tax from the list
3. Configure Tax Details
   
   • Enter the tax name (as it appears on pay stubs)
   • Input tax rate (percentage or fixed amount)
   • Set wage base limits if applicable
   • Choose tax calculation method (usually based on work location)
4. Assign to Employees
   
   • Select which employees are subject to this tax
   • Verify employee work locations match tax jurisdiction
5. Save and Test
   
   • Run a sample payroll calculation
   • Review paycheck preview for accuracy

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Verify Tax Rates
   
   • Compare your rate with official jurisdiction website
   • Check for annual rate changes
2. Review Wage Limits
   
   • Some taxes stop after certain earnings
   • Navigate to: Payroll → Taxes → Payroll Tax → Local Taxes → Edit
3. Check Calculation Basis
   
   • Some taxes calculate on gross wages, others on taxable wages
   • Ensure proper taxability settings for benefits/deductions
4. Update QuickBooks
   
   • Go to Help → Update QuickBooks Desktop
   • Install latest payroll tax updates

Q 3: How to Handle Multiple Work Locations?

For Employees Working in Different Jurisdictions:

1. Set Up All Relevant Local Taxes in your payroll system
2. Use Employee Earning Codes to specify work location per paycheck
3. Alternative Method: Create separate payroll items for each location
4. Manual Adjustment Option: Calculate manually and add as deduction

Q 4: What If My Local Tax Isn't in QuickBooks List?

Work around Solutions:

1. Create as Custom Deduction
   
   • Go to Lists → Payroll Item List → New
   • Choose "Custom Deduction"
   • Set up as after-tax deduction
   • Apply to specific employees
2. Contact QuickBooks Support
   
   • Request they add the tax to database
   • Provide official documentation from tax agency
3. Third-Party Integration
   
   • Consider specialized payroll tax services
   • Use API integration if available

Q 5: How to File and Pay Local Taxes?

Filing Methods:

1. QuickBooks Assisted Filing (Enhanced/Premium Payroll)
   
   • System prepares and files automatically
   • Ensure bank information is current
2. Manual Filing
   
   • Export reports: Reports → Employees & Payroll → Local Tax Liability
   • Pay directly through agency website
   • Keep payment confirmations
3. Third-Party Service
   
   • Use tax filing services that integrate with QuickBooks

• Fix: Reapply tax table updates
• Path: Help → Update QuickBooks → Update Now

• Fix: Verify ZIP codes match jurisdiction records
• Update: Employee contact information

• Fix: Manual override with correct rate
• Document: Keep agency notice for records

• Review local tax calculations on sample paycheck
• Verify new employees have correct local taxes

• Reconcile local tax liabilities
• Compare QuickBooks calculations to agency requirements

• Check for rate changes (usually in January)
• Update all local tax items
• Verify wage base limits

Contact QuickBooks Payroll Support w1*888*463*3385 or Then:

• Critical calculation errors persist after troubleshooting
• Tax agency requires specific forms QuickBooks doesn't provide
• You receive official notices of incorrect filings
• Moving business to new jurisdiction