Highly Effective Technique To Resolve PS036 QuickBooks Error
                     What causes the PS036 
QuickBooks Error and How 
to Fix it?
Payroll errors are common among QuickBooks users. They interrupt the 
update process and usually trigger when the payroll subscription expires. 
The error often appears when a user tries to download payroll updates 
after upgrading QuickBooks to a new version. The error message that 
appears on the screen says, “There is a problem verifying your payroll 
subscription.” There are multiple reasons that trigger the payroll error, 
such as expired QuickBooks payroll subscription, damaged paysub.ini 
file, and outdated Windows operating system. Through this blog, we will 
brief you on causes and quick resolutions to fix 
PS036 QuickBooks Error, so stay connected until the end.
If you are unable to resolve the PS036 QuickBooks error, get in 
touch with the QuickBooks technical support team for assistance 
by calling us on our toll-free number +1-855-738-2784.

Reasons why you come across QuickBooks error PS036
Down below is the list of known factors that trigger the error:
1. The QuickBooks payroll subscription is invalid or expired.
2. Multiple payroll agreements are active with one inactive direct deposit 
agreement.
3. The product is out-of-date and Windows does not support the 
QuickBooks Desktop version you use.
4. Possible damage to QuickBooks data and incorrect service key.
5. Employer Identification Number is invalid or incorrect.
6. The Internet connection settings are incorrect.
7. Presence of damaged files in the CPS folder.
8. Windows Firewall settings block payroll updates in QuickBooks.
Solutions to Tackle QuickBooks payroll update error PS036
Solution 1. Validate QuickBooks payroll subscription
1. Open QuickBooks, go to the Employees menu and choose My Payroll 
Service.
2. Select Account/Billing Information and log in using Intuit Account.
3. Verify if the payroll service shows Active, and then close the window.
Solution 2. Update to the most recent QuickBooks Desktop 
release
1. Close the QuickBooks file, quit the QuickBooks Desktop application, 
and open the Windows Start menu.
2. From the list of applications, find the icon of QuickBooks Desktop and 
right-click it.
3. Choose the Run as administrator option, go to the No Company Open 
screen and click the Help menu.
4. Select Update QuickBooks Desktop, then Options menu and click Mark 
All.
5. Select Save, click the Update Now tab and select the Reset Update 
checkbox to clear previous QuickBooks updates.
6. Select Get Updates to start downloading the update and then accept 
the prompt to install the update.
7. Once the installation is finished, reboot your PC.
Solution 3. Delete EntitlementDataStore.ecml file to fix 
error PS036
1. Quit the QuickBooks Desktop application, select the Windows Start 
menu and type Run in the Windows search field.
2. When the Run box opens, type 
C:\ProgramDate\Intuit\EntitlementClient\V8 and tap the Enter key.
3. From there, look for the EntitlementDataStore.ecml file and right-click 
it.
4. Choose the Delete option and click Yes to confirm.
5. After that, restart QuickBooks and register it again by following the on-
screen steps.
If above-discussed solutions doesn’t help you fix error PS036, try these 
alternate ones:
6. Keep QuickBooks payroll tax table up-to-date.
7. Download QuickBooks Tool Hub to run Quick Fix my Program.
We expect that you will be able to fix the PS036 QuickBooks Error after 
implementing the above solutions. If the problem continues or you need 
any help, call us on our toll-free number +1-855-738-2784 and talk to 
certified QuickBooks professionals.