Your Step-by-Step Guide to Fix QuickBooks Payroll error PS036
                     Your Step-by-Step Guide to Fix QuickBooks Payroll error 
PS036
• QuickBooks payroll error PS036 appears on the screen when a 
user tries to verify payroll subscription and install the latest 
payroll update. When the error encounters, the user gets a 
message, “PS036: There is a problem verifying your payroll 
subscription.” There are numerous reasons that give rise to the 
error, such as damaged QuickBooks application, expired 
payroll subscription, and incorrect service key. Other causes 
behind the error are listed in the blog below. Continue reading 
till the end to know the troubleshooting solutions to fix 
QuickBooks payroll update error PS036.
• Do you require technical assistance to resolve QuickBooks 
payroll error PS036? Don’t worry. Call us on our toll-free 
number 1-855-948-3646 and get immediate assistance from 
the QuickBooks technical support team
What are the causes behind QuickBooks 
error PS036?
• The factors that give rise to payroll error 
PS036 in QuickBooks are as follows:
• The QuickBooks payroll subscription is expired 
or inactive.
• The QuickBooks Desktop and payroll tax table 
are outdated.
• Various payroll agreements with an Inactive 
Direct Deposit.
• Wrong service key and Employer Identification 
Number (EIN).
Method 1. Keep QuickBooks updated 
• Close company files before you quit the QuickBooks 
Desktop application.
• Click the Windows icon to open the Start menu, right-
click the QuickBooks Desktop icon and select the 
Run as administrator option.
• Wait till you see the No Company Open screen, 
choose the Help menu, and select Update 
QuickBooks Desktop.
• Choose the Options tab and click the Mark All button, 
and select Save.
• Click the Update Now tab, tick the Reset Update 
checkbox and click Get Updates.
• When it completes, open QuickBooks and install the 
update.
Method 2. Download a new payroll tax table 
in QuickBooks Desktop
• Start QuickBooks, choose Employees, and click Get Payroll 
Updates.
• Select the Download entire payroll update checkbox and click the 
Update button.
• Method 3. Verify the payroll subscription in QuickBooks
• Open QuickBooks, go to the Employees menu, and click My 
Payroll Service.
• Choose Account/Billing Information and log in using the login 
credentials of Intuit account.
• See if the payroll service shows Active and then close the window.
Method 4. Use Quick Fix my Program to resolve issues 
within QuickBooks
• Close all open company files, then quit QuickBooks, 
and download the QuickBooks Tool Hub setup file.
• Save the downloaded setup file at a place where you 
can easily find.
• Once done, open the file and follow the prompt steps.
• After that, select to mark the agree to the terms and 
conditions checkbox to successfully install tool hub.
• Once it completes, open the QuickBooks Tool Hub by 
double-clicking the icon and select Program Problems.
• Click Quick Fix my Program. When the tool completes, 
start QuickBooks, and open your company file.
• The troubleshooting solutions discussed in the 
blog above will help you fix QuickBooks 
payroll error PS036. If you find the solutions 
confusing and need help, call us on our toll-free 
number 1-855-948-3646 and talk to certified 
QuickBooks professionals.