

If the user is an Enhanced Payroll for Accountants license owner, then it is suggested not to give service keys to the clients as this might expose the payroll subscription account to unauthorized users.The limit does not depend on the number of employees but the company data files. Each QB Desktop Payroll service can add a limited number of companies to one subscription.In case you use Direct Deposit (DD) to pay your employees, you can choose to have several companies (separate data files with different EIN’s) with Direct debit on the same DIY Payroll subscription.The contact details and QuickBooks Desktop payroll administrator for the payroll subscription will be the same for all companies that you add to the same subscription.If you make an attempt to use more than one company file under the same EIN and payroll subscription, you may face errors.


Below is the list of essential requirements and limitations. QuickBooks Payroll is like having your own personal payroll service. There are certain requirements, as well as limitations when you make an attempt to add EIN to QuickBooks payroll.
