Thank you for reaching out to the Community, METS2025. I'm here to assist you in resolving the error message you're encountering when filing the NYS-45 Form in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the filing period and the selected quarter. Let's ensure all employee payroll data is entered correctly, including wages, taxes, and other relevant details. Missing or incorrect data can lead to discrepancies in Schedule C and the quarter selected on the form are correct by recreating it.

Before proceeding, let's make sure you have the latest tax table updates. To have an accurate rates and calculations for federal and supported state taxes, payroll tax forms, and e-file and e-pay options.

Here’s how to access the form:

1. Navigate to Employees in the top menu bar and select Payroll Center.
2. On the Payroll Center page, click on the File Forms tab.
3. Disregard any saved or draft forms created from your initial attempt to pull up the NYS-45 Form.
4. Select NYS-45 and NYS-45-ATT under the Form column and click on Create Form.
5. In the File Form pop-up, enter the Start Date and End Date.
6. Click OK.
7. When the form opens, ensure that the Quarter 4 box is selected.
8. Continue with the process to file the form.

If the issue continues, I recommend reaching out to our QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Team. They have the necessary tools to access your account securely and investigate why the NYS-45 form is not populating the amounts for the quarterly return.

Furthermore, I'm adding this resource for future reference on how to run, print, and customize payroll reports in QuickBooks Online Payroll and QuickBooks Desktop Payroll: Run payroll reports.

I'll be around to help if you need anything else about filing NYS-45 form in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll. Don't hesitate to leave a post and the Community team and I are ready to assist you.