QuickBooks payroll is often obstructed by different types oferrors that hinder accounting operations. Payroll Service Connection Error causes the payroll to stop abruptly.There are various factors that can open the grounds for this error. Some of the major causes include out-to-date security certificate, poor internet
connectivity leading to a network time-out, wrongly set internet settings, and
other causes. The current blog discusses all these causes including the various
solutions to fixQuickBooks payroll service connection error.
QuickBooks Payroll Service Connection error – Major causes
- QuickBooks Signature certificate is out-dated orincorrectly installed.
- Wrongly set internet settings.
- Network time-out can also lead to this error.
- Security software like Windows firewall orantivirus could be leading to this error.
- System time and date may be incorrect.
Procedure to fix QuickBooks Payroll Service connection erro
Procedure 1: Install QuickBooks Tax table
• Users are recommended to update their tax tablefrom the website of Intuit.
• Since the CD was withdrawn in January 2021,using it to update tax tables is no longer possible.
Steps to update QuickBooks Tax table
• Run QuickBooks and go to the Employees tab.
• Click on the checkbox next to the Download fullUpdate option.
• Click on Download the Most Recent Update option.
Procedure 2: Update QuickBooks Desktop
• Run QuickBooks Desktop.
• Click on the Help tab.
• From there, click on UpdateQuickBooks Desktop.
• Hit on "UpdateNow".
• Click on Get updates to start downloading theupdates.
• Close QuickBooks when the update is done.
• A new window will open once QuickBooks restartsrequesting that the user install the downloaded updates. Click on Yes to start
the update installation procedure.
Procedure 3: Correct date and time
• Check the Date and Time of the computer.
• If there are any inconsistencies in the Date andTime, right-click on the time/date on the taskbar.
• Now, hit on "Adjustdate/time".
• Correct the time and date and then click on the Adjusttime zone option.
• Hit on "Ok."
• Click on Apply.
• After the date and time have been set correctly,open QuickBooks Payroll and perform your routine operations, such creating tax
returns and payroll. The payroll service error should be resolved.
Procedure 4: Configure internet connection settings
• Run QuickBooks Desktop.
• Click on Help tab. Go to Update QuickBooks Desktop.
• Hit on "UpdateNow".
• Click on Get updates and wait for the downloadto finish.
• A new window will open once QuickBooks restartsrequesting that the user install the downloaded updates. Click on Yes to start
the update installation procedure.
Procedure 5: Configure Windows Firewall
• Click on the Start button and type "firewall" in the searchfield.
• Once Windows Firewall and go to AdvancedSettings.
• Right-click Inbound Rules and then click on theoption to create New rule.
• Choose a port.
• Hit on save.
• The various QuickBooks ports are:
o For QuickBooksDesktop 2020 and 2019 - 8019, 56728, 55378/55382,
o For QuickBooks 2017 and 2018 - 8019, 56727, 55373/55377.
• Click on Next.
• Type a name for the new rule.
• Hit on Finish.
• Perform the same steps for Outbound Rules.
You may also read: Howto Correct the Incorrect COGS in QuickBooks Desktop?
Winding Up!
This article should help users to troubleshoot payroll service connection error inQuickBooks Desktop. If you face any issues in QuickBooks, just call ourexperts at the helpline 1 800 761 1787.
