QuickBooks payroll tax table updates bring the revised tax rates, rules, and forms. Updating the new changes in tax rates and regulations is important to maintain compliance. Therefore, as an employee or a business, you must update the tax table before sending paycheck deposits to your employees. However, some users encounter QuickBooks payroll error PS036 when updating the tax table.
If you are stuck with the QuickBooks error PS036, you should refer to this blog for detailed steps for fixing it. Moreover, you can also call TFN +1-(855)-955-1942 to assist you in repairing your QuickBooks Desktop and get rid of the issue right away!
What is QuickBooks Payroll PS036 In QB Desktop?
Does this error message pop on your screen when you attempt to download the payroll updates?
“PS036 There is a problem verifying your payroll subscription.”
Or
“Error PS036
QuickBooks has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”
This PS036 QuickBooks Desktop error will keep interrupting your software updates. Therefore, before updating tax table updates, resolve the error and try again.
Why Does PS036 Payroll Occur in QuickBooks Desktop?
Here is the set of reasons you might be facing Payroll PS036 error in QuickBooks Desktop.
- The payroll subscription is not active or has expired.
- There might be Multiple payroll agreements active, and the direct deposit agreement might be inactive.
- Paysub.ini, a QuickBooks application file, is broken or corrupt.
- The company file in QuickBooks might be damaged.
- The QuickBooks Desktop or supporting components might be outdated.
- QuickBooks doesn’t have a valid digital signature certificate to download an update.
- The firewall or antivirus setting in the computer doesn’t allow QuickBooks to connect to the internet or Intuit server.
- The payroll subscription status might display an invalid number or EIN.
- QuickBooks may not be compatible with Windows, which might be outdated.
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How To Repair QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Error PS036
If the incorrect firewall settings or bad internet gives way to the QuickBooks Desktop payroll error PS036, please follow the steps below to resolve them.
Solution 1: Check and Verify the Payroll Subscription
The QuickBooks Desktop requires a payroll subscription to carry out invoicing, payroll deposits, etc.
- Close all the QuickBooks windows or company files that might be open and restart the PC.
- Now, open QuickBooks Desktop, and click on Employees.
- Click on my payroll service followed by the managed service key.
- You will be able to see the service name and the status of the payroll subscription.
- Ensure that the status is active.
- Now check the service key and verify that it is correct.
- In case the payroll service key is incorrect and doesn’t match the key you received when you bought the license, click on Edit.
- Edit the payroll service key, and once done, save the changes.
- Finish and restart the QuickBooks Desktop.
Now, attempt to download the tax table update again.
Solution 2: Register QuickBooks Desktop and update it
If the QuickBooks software is outdated or isn’t registered, this might result in an error.
- Therefore, ensure that your QB is registered
- Open QuickBooks Desktop and open the product information by pressing F2
- Now, check the license number and ensure that it says active beside it
If it is not active, register your QuickBooks Desktop.
Solution 3: Launch Quick Fix my Program
QuickBooks Tool Hub comes equipped with the Quick Fix my Program to repair minor issues. If the payroll error PS036 keeps appearing, you should attempt to resolve it using the Quick Fix my Program.
- Close all the open company files and QuickBooks windows.
- Now, download the QuickBooks Tool Hub and install it if it is not present on your computer.
- To install it, click the downloaded setup file and adhere to the installation instructions.
- Once done, double-click on the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon and open it.
- Click Programme Problems in the QuickBooks Tool Hub at this point.
- Choose Quick Fix my Program.
- Let the tool hub scan and fix any issues.
- Once done, open the QuickBooks Desktop.
Now, open QuickBooks Desktop and update the payroll subscription.
Conclusion
The above methods should resolve the QuickBooks payroll error PS036. If you get stuck in any steps or have a related query, call us at TFN +1-(855)-955-1942. They will help you to repair your QuickBooks Desktop and experience error-free accounting.
