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How to Resolve QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 Like a Pro?

QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 typically occurs when there's an issue with your company's file, payroll subscription, or other system-related issues. Here’s a step-by-step guide to resolve this error:

Step 1: Verify Your Payroll Subscription Status

  1. Open QuickBooks.
  2. Go to Employees > My Payroll Service > Account/Billing Information.
  3. Sign in with your Intuit account.
  4. Ensure your payroll subscription is active.

Step 2: Update QuickBooks to the Latest Version

  1. Open QuickBooks.
  2. Go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop.
  3. Click Update Now tab.
  4. Select Get Updates.
  5. Once updates are complete, restart QuickBooks.

Step 3: Run the QuickBooks Payroll Setup

  1. Open QuickBooks.
  2. Go to Employees > Payroll Setup.
  3. Follow the setup wizard to ensure everything is configured correctly.

Step 4: Rebuild Data File

  1. Open QuickBooks.
  2. Go to File > Utilities > Rebuild Data.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your data file.
  4. QuickBooks will start rebuilding your data file.

Step 5: Verify Data Integrity

  1. Go to File > Utilities > Verify Data.
  2. QuickBooks will check your data for issues.

Step 6: Check System Date and Time Settings

  1. On your computer, right-click on the time display at the bottom-right corner.
  2. Select Adjust date/time.
  3. Ensure the date and time settings are correct.

Step 7: Add Intuit URL as a Trusted Site

  1. Open Internet Explorer (or any other web browser you use).
  2. Go to Tools > Internet Options.
  3. Click on the Security tab.
  4. Select Trusted Sites and click on the Sites button.
  5. Add the following URL: https://*.intuit.com.
  6. Click Add and then Close.
  7. Click Apply and then OK.

Step 8: Repair QuickBooks Installation

  1. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
  2. Select QuickBooks and click Uninstall/Change.
  3. Click Next > Repair.
  4. Follow the prompts to repair QuickBooks.

Step 9: Contact QuickBooks Support

If none of the above steps work, contact QuickBooks Payroll Support for further assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 efficiently.