The Easy Guide To Fix QuickBooks Error PS036

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The Easy Guide To Fix QuickBooks Error PS036

• QuickBooks Error PS036 is a standard error
  encountered by numerous QB users. This error has
  multiple reasons, which is why its considered a
  common error. The error is notorious for blocking
  the updates of payroll to the newest tax table.
  This error often showcases an error message on
  the screen that reads, PS036 There is a problem
  verifying your payroll subscription. QuickBooks
  can even stop calculating the taxes after you
  encounter this error. You can read this blog for
  a thorough understanding of this error.

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Causes For QuickBooks Error Message PS036

• The causes are the root of an error. You must
  know the reasons for the error to resolve it. Not
  doing so will lead to wastage of time and can
  lead to more problems instead of fixing them. You
  can understand the reasons for the error from
  down below

1. Your Payroll Subscription is invalid or has
   expired.
2. Your company files PSID is not correct.
3. The service key you are using is not valid.
4. QuickBooks or supporting Windows components are
   not updated.
5. Invalid EIN Number.

With the causes in mind, you can try the
solutions step-by-step that are discussed in the
next section.
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Troubleshooting Procedures To Fix QuickBooks
Payroll Error PS036

• You can undertake many procedures to resolve this
  error. What truly matters is whats the reason
  for your error. Solving that will be the sole
  purpose of going through the solutions. You can
  know the reason and then look for an answer from
  down below

Procedure 1 Verify QuickBooks Payroll
Subscription
You can first verify your payroll subscription,
as an invalid or expired subscription can trigger
this error. Execute the measures given below to
resolve this error

1. Download and install the newest version of
   QuickBooks and Tax Table.
2. Open QuickBooks and sign in to your Payroll
   Service Account.
3. Click on Employee, then click on My Payroll
   Services and finally Account/Billing Information.
4. Enter the login credentials. Now, you can click
   on Sign In.
5. After youve logged into the Payroll Account
   Management Portal, you can move to the Payroll
   Details Section.
6. EIN must be displayed with the correct company
   name.

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7. Click on Edit next to Payroll Admin. Make any
necessary changes if required. 8. Click on
Update. Now, click on Close to save the
changes. 9. Restart your system and download the
updates one more time. 10. Open QuickBooks to see
if your issue got fixed.
Follow the next measures given down below if you
cant fix the error with the steps mentioned
above.
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Procedure 2 Rename Paysub.ini File
Renaming crucial file like Paysub.ini can
effectively resolve this error. Execute the
simple steps given below

1. Paysub.ini is a hidden file on Windows. You must
   change the settings of Windows folder
   permissions.
2. Open My Computer and click on Organize.
3. Click on Folder And Search Options. Now choose
   the View tab.
4. Click on Hidden Files And Folders. Tick Show
   Hidden Files, Folders And Drivers.
5. Click on Apply and then OK.
6. Move to My Computer and search for Paysub.ini.
7. Right-click on the found files and choose Rename.
8. Rename the file extension from .ini to .old.
9. Repeat the same process for all paysub files.

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Conclusion
With the solutions and causes explained in this
blog, you can resolve QuickBooks Error
PS036 confidently. Make sure to implement all the
steps given correctly. Also, try and diagnose
your reason from the causes section of the blog.
With this in mind, this error should get resolved
in a short span of time.
To learn more, you can certainly reach out to the
QuickBooks Professional Team at (1-855-948-3646).