Precise methods to rectify QuickBooks error 15270

 

QuickBooks offers a payroll service that is useful for business owners to maintain the data of their employees and release their wages punctually. The payroll updates are released in regular time intervals to keep the service in check with the latest tax tables. However, the software is also prone to unexpected issues that can put users in tricky situations. QuickBooks error 15270 develops during the payroll update process, forcing it to terminate. If you are also struggling to update your payroll service due to this error, give this blog a read to know the reasons it develops and the multiple ways to eliminate it.

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Reasons 

You will face problems updating the payroll service due to the reasons mentioned below-

1. If the update package is missing a crucial file, the software will develop this error when it fails to retrieve the irreplaceable file during the update.
2. You have entered an incorrect EIN or service key.
3. The payroll service subscription has expired, and you are no longer an authorized user.

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Solutions

Use the methods given below to counter this payroll error in QuickBooks-

Solution 1- Ensure you have an active subscription to the payroll service

This error can block the payroll update if your subscription to the payroll service has ended and you are no longer authorized to access the payroll data or download the updates. This can also be a fault at the server’s end if you recently renewed the service but it is still not validated. You must check that the payroll subscription is active by doing as per the steps given below-

1. Reboot your computer and open QuickBooks.
2. Go to the Employees menu and click My Payroll service.
3. Select Account/Billing Information or Account Info/Preferences (whichever option is available).
4. Fill in your user credentials and enter the QuickBooks Payroll Account Maintenance page.
5. Check if your payroll service status is Active; otherwise, click on the Resubscribe option below.
6. Follow the onscreen instruction to activate the QuickBooks Desktop.
7. Retry downloading the payroll update once the software is activated.

If the error stops the update again, try the following technique.

Solution 2- Download the entire payroll tax table update again

This error could occur if a file in the update package gets damaged and is no longer usable for the software. You can fix this issue by downloading the entire payroll tax table update again. Follow these steps-

1. Go to the QuickBooks Help menu.
2. Click Update QuickBooks and go to the Update Now tab.
3. Make sure the Reset Update checkbox is marked, and click the Get Updates button.
4. Let the update download and click Install now when you see the QuickBooks update service message.
5. Once the update is installed, go to the Employees menu and tap Get payroll updates.
6. Select Download entire payroll update and tap Update.

The payroll update will install successfully in QuickBooks after applying the above-given techniques.

Conclusion

This brings us to the end of our blog, which consists of the details of QuickBooks error 15270. We also mentioned the potential causes of this error and expect you to apply the given methods to make your QuickBooks error free again.

If you still encounter an error, dial +1-855-948-3646 to consult a QB expert for your help.

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