Practical Solutions to Rectify QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159

Practical Solutions to Rectify QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159
4 min read
15 December 2022

One error that QB users face while updating Payroll is QuickBooks Payroll error 30159. Once a user faces this error, a message pops up on the screen “Can’t Verify Payroll Subscription Error 30159”. This is caused because Intuit’s® server, for some reason, cannot verify the user’s login or the Payroll subscription is inactive or expired. Some other reasons can also trigger QuickBooks Error 30159, and to learn about the effective solutions to fix the error, follow this article to the end. 

If you are unable to follow the steps, you can ring us at 855-738-0359 to get assistance from our team of professionals. 

What Causes QuickBooks Error 30159 While Updating Payroll?

In many cases, we have noticed that the 30159 error occurs when the user’s payroll subscription is expired. Down below, we have mentioned all the faults that cause the payroll subscription error in QuickBooks:

  • If the user’s payroll subscription is expired or inactive, then an error is evoked.
  • If there is damage in the paysub.ini file of QuickBooks.
  • Using outdated QuickBooks Desktop applications can be a major cause.
  • In case windows or/and QuickBooks files are infected by any virus or malware, then error 30159 is seen.
  • A Faulty or incomplete installation of QuickBooks application in your system is another major cause of QuickBooks payroll error 31059.

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Solutions to Rectify QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 Effectively 

If you are looking to resolve QuickBooks error 30159 quickly then follow the steps mentioned below. 

Solution 1- Verify the DeskTop Payroll Subscription

A common reason causing QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159 is an inactive subscription QB payroll. 

  • Update your QuickBooks application to the latest version available, download the latest tax table release, then access the QuickBooks Desktop Payroll and Account Maintenance page.
  • Verify if the payroll services show Active and close the page.
  •  Reboot your system and again download your payroll update.
  • Lastly, reset the QuickBooks Desktop update and check if the error is rectified. 

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Solution 2- Manually Update Your System to Rectify the Error 

The error in your system can cause QuickBooks Desktop Error 30159. You need to restore your system and resolve the error; follow these steps mentioned in order to do so:-

  • Log in to your system as Administrator, tap on the start button and click on All Programs.
  • Choose Accessories, click on system tools and tap on system restore.
  • Search the ‘Restore my computer to an earlier time’ option and then click on Next.
  • Continue till the confirmation window appears, then restart your system and restore the process.

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Solution 3- Add EIN to QuickBooks Company file

An incorrect EIN number can possibly cause enhanced payroll error 30159. You can follow the steps mentioned below to add EIN to your company file:

  • Log into QuickBooks, click on Employee and then select Payroll.
  • Choose ‘Use My Existing Payroll Service,’ and the Account Maintenance window will open up.
  • Tap on Add File then marks the radio button present against Add EIN Number.
  • If the radio button is disabled, then that implies that you have already correctly subscribed to the EIN number for your company.
  • Click on Next, and a review information window shall open up, look through it and verify that all information is correctly added.
  • Now access QuickBooks again and check if the error is resolved successfully. 

Conclusion 


QuickBooks Payroll error 30159 can be quite annoying to face, but with the help of this article, you can easily resolve it. If the error persists, you can call us at 855-738-0359 to get help from our technical team.

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