Reliable methods to deal with QuickBooks Payroll Error PS036

[John Mule]

QuickBooks users can subscribe to the payroll service to manage their employee data and send timely payments to employees/contractors. However, users sometimes find themselves in tricky situations due to QuickBooks Payroll Error PS036 blocking the payroll updates. If this error blocks your QB payroll updates, read this entire blog to acknowledge the causes and practical solutions to eliminate the issue.

Rectify the error quickly with the troubleshooting directions provided by our QB support team at 1-855-856-0042.

Read why you face problem downloading payroll updates error PS036

You run into this error code when installing the latest payroll service updates or sending payments to the employees/vendors. The common reasons for this payroll error to appear on your QB Desktop are discussed below-

• QuickBooks cannot connect with the Intuit servers due to an unverified subscription to the payroll service.
• QuickBooks fails to use the payroll service functions due to an incorrect service key entered in the software.
  
• QB can also struggle to download the payroll updates due to network connectivity issues during the update.
  

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Best ways to remove QuickBooks payroll update error PS036

You won’t be able to perform any payroll functions or install the service updates after your QB gets affected by this error. The useful techniques you can use to confront the QB payroll error are discussed below-

Solution 1- Verify your payroll service subscription is active and the service key is correct

QuickBooks payroll service must be renewed at regular time intervals to stay subscribed to the service and use its functions efficiently. You might run into problems updating the service or sending the payroll if the subscription expires or the renewal isn’t validated due to billing issues. You need to ensure that you are still an authorized user of the payroll service and that the service key entered in the software is correct. Use these steps-

• Launch your QB and click the Employees option in the menu.
• Select the Manage payroll service option and click My Payroll service in the list.
  
• Sign in to the Customer Account Management Portal (CAMPs) using your admin credentials if the software prompts.
  
• Check if your service name is correct and its Status is Active.
  
• Tap the Edit option to check the service key and re-enter it if it's incorrect.
  
• Click the Resubscribe option if you aren’t subscribed to the service and enter the details asked by the software to reactivate the payroll service.
  

If the payroll error appears after re-subscribing to the service, move to the next solution.

Solution 2- Resolve the technical issues bothering the payroll functions using the QB tool hub

QuickBooks payroll updates can also be hindered by technical snags that develop due to a faulty software installation on your computer. You can easily tackle the issues using the QB tool hub, as discussed in the following steps-

• Launch the QB tool hub application and go to the Program Problems menu.
• Select the Quick Fix My Program tool option and let the tool rectify the issues automatically.
  

Conclusion

We are now at the end of this blog describing the causes of QuickBooks Payroll Error PS036 appearing during the service update. The blog also shares the applicable techniques to counter the payroll error and we suggest you apply them to prevent payroll update issues in the future.
Contact our QB support team at 1-855-856-0042 if you face problems using the given techniques.

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