QB is incorrectly calculating the base weeks on the NJ WR-30. Can I edit the report before submitting? How can this be fixed?

Hi there, melissa.

Let's run the Payroll Details report and review each employee's paycheck during the first and second quarter of 2022. That way, you'll be able to determine which period has incorrect tax calculations.

Here's how to pull up the report.

1. Go to Business overview, select Reports, then select Standard.
2. Scroll down to the Payroll section or enter the report name in the search field to find the Payroll Details report.
3. Select the report you want to open.
4. Filter your report by employee, date range, and work location, then click Run report.
5. Review the amount and take note of them when needed.

Once you find the incorrect amounts, you'll want to check each employees' profile. Make sure to enter the correct information for each employee.

Here's the list of things you need to review.

• Completed Form W-4 and any state equivalent forms if applicable
• Hire date
• Birth date
• Pay rate
• Any paycheck deductions such as contributions to insurance, retirement, or wage garnishments
• Bank account or pay card info for direct deposit (if applicable)
• Sick, vacation, PTO accrual rates and balance (if applicable)

After you've completed the information, please contact our QuickBooks Online Payroll Team. They can help re-calculate those paychecks so the NJ WR-30 form will show the correct amount.

Feel free to bookmark these articles that talks about New Jersey Tax Compliance.

• New Jersey Payroll Tax Compliance
• Division of Taxation

Stay in touch with me if there's anything else you need about the NJ WR-30 form. Just leave a comment below and I'll get back to you.

I spent 2 + hours a few days ago chatting with 2 different people who kept saying the same thing. But you aren't understanding the problem. The problem is NOT the total wages - they are correct. The problem is NOT the UI rate - the calculation of what I owe NJ is correct. The problem is ONLY the base week calculation that is used to determine eligibility for unemployment and is also used by insurance plans in NJ to determine eligibility for group health insurance (base weeks have to show at least 11 weeks per qtr). I'll use myself as an example. I am salaried and get paid every 2 weeks significantly more than the NJ minimum of $240 x 2 weeks. The 1st and 2nd qtr of 2022 had 26 weeks ending in Saturday. My payroll had 23 weeks ending in Saturdays (I'm paid 3-4 weeks after services). If I add up my base weeks calculated by Quickbooks Payroll, I only have 19 base weeks. I should have at least 23. The base weeks are incorrect for myself and all of my employees.

I spent 2 + hours a few days ago chatting with 2 different people who kept saying the same thing. But you aren't understanding the problem. The problem is NOT the total wages - they are correct. The problem is NOT the UI rate - the calculation of what I owe NJ is correct. The problem is ONLY the base week calculation that is used to determine eligibility for unemployment and is also used by insurance plans in NJ to determine eligibility for group health insurance (base weeks have to show at least 11 weeks per qtr). I'll use myself as an example. I am salaried and get paid every 2 weeks significantly more than the NJ minimum of $240 x 2 weeks. The 1st and 2nd qtr of 2022 had 26 weeks ending in Saturday. My payroll had 23 weeks ending in Saturdays (I'm paid 3-4 weeks after services). If I add up my base weeks calculated by Quickbooks Payroll, I only have 19 base weeks. I should have at least 23. The base weeks are incorrect for myself and all of my employees.