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Intuit released an update as of January 18, 2024, which enables entry of zeros for Social Security Numbers (SSN) in supported versions of QuickBooks.

Here's a list of versions the update supports:

• QuickBooks 2024 - R4 (US) - 20.1
  
• QuickBooks 2023 - R9 (US) - 119.1
  
• QuickBooks 2022 - R13 (US) - 58.1
  
• QuickBooks 2021 - R16 (US) - 16.1

You can manually check for updates to confirm you're using your product's latest release.

Here's how:

1. In the top menu bar, go to Help, then Update QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Select Update Now, then Get Updates.
3. Close and reopen QuickBooks to install your update.

Additionally, here's an article you can read to help track where your business stands in terms of employee expenses: Customize payroll and employee reports.

I appreciate your patience regarding this matter. If you have further QuickBooks-related concerns, post them here. I'll always be around to answer them. Have a good one!