How to Fix QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Won't Update Step-by-Step Guide
                     Causes of QuickBooks payroll update 
not working and usable fixes
Small and medium-sized businesses over the world can easily keep track of 
their employee data and their salaries using the payroll service offered by 
QuickBooks. The service also helps in tax calculation, but the software 
sometimes struggles to update the payroll service. 
QuickBooks payroll update not working is a majorly reported issue by 
users. So, we decided to create a blog explaining why it happens and the 
actions that can be taken to confront the issue. If you also run into this 
error on your QBDT, keep reading to know more!
Avail the troubleshooting assistance of QB experts available at 
1.855.738.2784 to resolve this error quickly from your PC.

Reasons
QBDT sometimes faces problems downloading the payroll updates or 
installing the update package from your system. The following reasons are 
majorly responsible for your payroll update not working on your QBDT-
1. Your QBDT’s version is outdated and creates issues while processing the 
update package.
2. QuickBooks data has been hit by a virus attack or data corruption, which 
damaged crucial program files or the update package on your system.
3. The payroll update package is damaged due to a faulty download and 
cannot be used by QBDT.
Solutions
You won’t be able to install the payroll update and sync your QBDT with the 
latest tax table until you resolve this issue. The following methods are 
helpful in eliminating the payroll issue from your system-
Solution 1- Use the Verify-Rebuild utility to repair 
the damaged/corrupt QB program files
Payroll update fails to work on your PC if it gets corrupted due to data loss 
during the download or some program files required for the update get 
damaged. Intuit offers a verify-rebuild utility inbuilt in the software to tackle 
situations like damaged data or program files. In this case, you can use the 
utility to fix the files and prevent issues from developing during the update. 
Run the utility using the steps given below-
1. Open your QuickBooks and go to the File menu at the top.
2. Select Utilities in the options list and click Rebuild Data.
3. The software will cast a dialogue box, prompting you to create a full data 
backup before proceeding. Do as per your requirement and wait until the 
rebuilding is complete.
4. Approach the Utilities option in the File menu again and click Verify Data.
5. Let the process complete and tap Rebuild Now if you see ‘Your data has 
lost integrity’ message appears.
6. Try installing the payroll update again.
If the error develops again, jump to the next solution.
Solution 2- Download the latest tax table updates 
for your QBDT
This payroll issue can also arise if the payroll package gets damaged during 
the download due to a poor connection. You must ensure your system has a 
healthy network connection the next time you download the updates. This 
includes restarting your internet router or upgrading it if necessary. Follow 
these steps afterward-
1. Open your QBDT and go to the Employees menu.
2. Select Get Payroll Updates and click Download Entire Update after 
checking your tax table version.
3. Click the Update option and wait until you are notified that the update 
has been downloaded.
Conclusion
After reading the blog, you know why is QuickBooks payroll update not 
working on your system. We also included some effective methods in the 
blog which can be used to rectify the issue and install the payroll updates 
successfully.
Speak to a QB professional at 1.855.738.2784 if you run into any 
issues while using the techniques.