QuickBooks error 248 is one of the most frustrating in the software. The reason is because it hampers your backup and payroll. While suffering from this error, you will have problems in creating backup of your company files. And at times people face issues while running the payroll. And then there are people who face both these issues together.
If you see a message “Warning: QuickBooks found some problems with your company file, but don’t worry! You can fix most issues by rebuilding your company file (File/Utilities/Rebuild Data)” on your screen, it is due to this error.
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What could have triggered QB error 248 code?
There again can be a lot of different reasons why this error is happening in your software. But the two major ones are given below.
- If there is an issue with your company file.
- And also if an employee is overpaid or payroll tax is overpaid.
But don’t misunderstand that these are the only reasons that can cause this issue. You will have to either diagnose it properly or take assistance from the experts.
What should be done to resolve QuickBooks error code 248?
This error is caused when you run the payroll after mistakenly overpaying any of the employees. And there are a few other reasons as well. So, to quickly fix the issue, you will have to reimburse the payment.
Solution: Create addition item and reimburse the payment
If you have overpaid your payroll taxes or any employee; to get over QuickBooks error 248 code you need to reimburse the payment. Here is how it has to be done.
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- Start by opening the software and then navigating to the list section.
- Next, you will have to click on the “payroll list item” and the drop-down list you need to select “New.”
- After that, you need to select “custom setup option” and then click on “next.”
- You will have to then punch the “item name.”
- And after this, connect the appropriate account to link this item.
- If you want to track the tax type, just select “None” and after that, “Next” that too twice.
- Click on “Neither” and “Next” after that.
- Lastly, you will have to put in the overpaid amount and then click on “Finish.”
Conclusion
If this helps, well and good. But if there is some other problem maybe caused due to overpaying any employee or by overpaying payroll taxes, then you need to do a thorough check. And for assistance and smooth finishing of the process, you can simply connect with our experts. They will help in diagnosing the reason for QB error 248 code and also help you in fixing the problem as quickly as possible.
If you are looking for quick assistance, we would suggest you should dial the number that you see on the website. Our tech team will be on their heels to help you as quickly as possible.
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