Initially known as ViewMyPaycheck, QuickBooks Workforce allows the employees to access their payroll information all by themselves. They get access to the information i.e. their paycheck data 24/7 with the right credentials to login. Instead of employers accomplishing the task of sending payroll data ViewMyPaycheck provides self service with the online portal. QuickBooks Workforce has incorporated the benefits of formerly called ViewMyPaycheck. We cover you through the steps of setting up and activation ViewMyPaycheck and if it differs anyhow with the QuickBooks Workforce. Read through the article to cover the steps listed and activate the same.
A Few Highlights of ViewMyPaycheck
- ViewMyPaycheck displays the current and year-to-date earnings and deductions. It ensures that you know how your paycheck was calculated.
- To print a copy of your pay stub, click on Save as PDF to the computer and print it for the records.
- To get yourself notified each time a new pay stub is uploaded to ViewMyPaycheck. Go to Preferences and put a checkmark at the Send me an email when new pay stubs are available checkbox.
1. Go to Employees in QuickBooks Online.
2. Select Manage Payroll Cloud Services and check mark the option of ViewMyPaycheck.
3. When asked create the payroll service PIN that will be used to send pay stub information. As a confirmation, re-enter the PIN.
Process to Set up QuickBooks Workforce for QuickBooks Desktop version
- Open QuickBooks Desktop application and select Employees.
- Click on Manage Payroll Cloud Services.
- In the window of Payroll Cloud Services turn the Status of QuickBooks Workforce to ON.
- Create or Confirm the PIN when asked and select Save Changes.
- Finally select Return to QuickBooks from the confirmation Window.
- The steps to upload paycheck information after every payroll are as follows:
- Create the paychecks as you normally do in your QuickBooks Desktop company file.
- Along with printing checks, click on Send to Intuit and then hit Next.
- On the Send/Receive Data window, select Send. When prompted, enter your Payroll Service PIN.
Sending Invite for QuickBooks Workforce to your Employees
- In QuickBooks Desktop Company, navigate to Employees and click on Manage Payroll Cloud Services.
- In the Payroll Cloud Services Window, under QuickBooks Workforce Status click on Invite Employees.
- The Employee List opens thereafter. Select the employees you want to give access to and add their email addresses.
- Click on Send Invite.
QuickBooks Workforce and the later ViewMyPaycheck online portal have a lot to provide in terms of flexibility to both employers as well as employees. It saves a lot of task on behalf of employers and is better option than paying employees by cash or check which involves a lot of paperwork. Along with updates, certain errors can appear which can be handled by the technical QuickBooks team at (844)-888-4666. Talk to the support team to know more about the QuickBooks Workforce Online portal and how to get rid of errors while you Activate QuickBooks Workforce.