Compassing the advanced features, best-in-class support, and top-notch services, QuickBooks can perform all tax-related activities with ease. Not only can you get maximum productivity out of your business, but the process of paycheck creation seems more comfortable with the help of QuickBooks Payroll. Setting up payroll services is easy with the right guidance. However, many times, QuickBooks error PS060 might cause frustration and stress among the users. It pops up during any payroll operation in the QB application. Its error message states that current enhanced payroll service is unavailable when the user updates QuickBooks or its features such as payroll. Today, we will try to find out some solutions for the issue.


The error PS060 requires some technical skill-set from the user end to resolve. If you need immediate assistance on the issue, call on the toll-free number 844-932-1139 anytime.

Reasons behind the error PS060 in QuickBooks

Some of the main causes of the QuickBooks error code PS060 are mentioned below for your consideration. Take a look.

  1. The Intuit server responsible for updates is down.
  2. The user is working on an outdated QuickBooks application.
  3. Some third-party application is interfering with the download of the payroll updates.
  4. The system is infected with some virus or malware, causing the error.
  5. The user’s payroll service subscription is expired.

These causes are the top stimulants of the error and can be dealt with efficiently through the solutions mentioned in the next segment of the blog.

What are the steps to easily resolve the QuickBooks 2018 error PS060?

Follow the solutions mentioned below to get rid of the QuickBooks error PS060.

Solution- 1: Delete All the Unsent Paychecks

Deleting the unsent paychecks will remove the complexity that is driving the error. Follow the steps mentioned below to remove them.

  1. Below the Edit tab, click on Find and select the Advanced option.
  2. Under the Choose Filter tab, select Detail Level from the Filter list and click on Summary Only.
  3. Choose Online Status from the Filter list and under the drop-down list at the right-hand side, click on Choose Online.
  4. Select the Find button to discover and check all paychecks that are not sent.
  5. Delete them all and check if the error is gone. If it isn’t follow the next solution.

Solution- 2: Update the QuickBooks Desktop

If there are any issues with the obsolete QuickBooks application, simply download the latest update to fix them.

  1. Right-click on the QB icon on the desktop and choose the Run as administrator option.
  2. If prompted, enter the admin user name and password of QuickBooks Desktop.
  3. On the No Company Open window, go to the Help menu.
  4. Choose the Update QuickBooks Desktop option from the drop-down menu.
  5. On the Options tab, click on the Mark All option.
  6. Go to the Update Now tab, select the Reset Update checkbox, and then click on the Get Updates option.
  7. Restart QuickBooks Desktop and select the Yes option on the update installer pop-up.

Once the update is installed, try to update the Payroll again.

In the end, we would like to conclude this blog on the QuickBooks error PS060. We hope that the information provided here is relevant to your searched query and that you resolve your problem from the given solutions. On a different note, if you need additional help, call on the toll-free number 844-932-1139 and get immediate assistance on the line.