QuickBooks 2009 R4 with Payroll Update #20901 Implements Alaska Geographic and Occupational Codes
Article ID: 1012357
Overview
QuickBooks 2009 R4 with Payroll Update #20901, both scheduled for release mid-December 2008, will now support Alaska Geographic and Occupational Codes through the Payroll Setup feature.
Background
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development requires that employers report Geographic and Occupational Code information for employees who have their wages reported on Form TQ01C, Alaska Quarterly Contribution Report.
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development requires that employers report Geographic and Occupational Code information for employees who have their wages reported on Form TQ01C, Alaska Quarterly Contribution Report.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is affected?
You may be affected if you pay employees in the State of Alaska or if you currently have a valid Alaska - Dept of Labor and Workforce Dev Employer Acct No.
When will the Geographic and Occupational Codes be available in QuickBooks?
QuickBooks 2009 R4 is currently scheduled for release in mid-December 2008. Payroll Update #20901 is also currently scheduled for release in mid-December 2008. You will need both the R4 or higher release and Payroll Update #20901 in order for the codes to be available through Payroll Setup.
What if I am on the Assisted Payroll Service?
There is no change to the tax filing service for Assisted Payroll customers who have Alaska unemployment insurance tax returns filed on their behalf. Assisted Payroll customers will now have the ability to enter the Geographic and Occupational Codes for their employees.
What steps should I take after installing QuickBooks 2009 R4 or higher?
- Download and/or install Payroll Update #20901.
- Enter the Geographic and Occupational Codes for their employees:
- From the Employees menu select Payroll Setup.
- Go to Employee Setup and select Employee List.
- On the Review your Employee list screen, highlight an applicable employee.
- Click Edit.
- Click Next until you get to the Setup geographic and occupational information screen.
- Select the appropriate Geographic Code.
- Enter the appropriate Occupational Code in the applicable field
- Click Finish.


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