QuickBooks error PS036 is a very common payroll error that appears very often in QuickBooks Payroll for a variety of reasons. This type of issue typically occurs when QuickBooks users try to update payroll tax tables. In some cases, users may suddenly see an error on the screen that slows down the software update process. One of the main reasons why this error occurs may be that users have difficulty verifying their payroll subscriptions. There may also be other reasons for the error to occur, such as the active window crashing or preventing the user from performing any task in progress. The following error message may appear on your computer screen: A problem occurred while validating the payroll subscription, or QuickBooks is unable to validate the payroll subscription. If you are also experiencing QuickBooks Payroll Subscription Validation Error PS036, we can help. Please read this article carefully till the end or call us at +1-844-499-6700 if you get stuck.

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What causes QuickBooks Payroll Error PS036?

• Your payroll subscription has expired or is invalid, or the files in your CPS folder are corrupted.
• If multiple payroll contracts are active and there are inactive direct deposit statements.
• Even if the paysub.ini in the QuickBooks Utility document is broken or corrupted.
• If the Payroll Subscription Status is displayed as "Invalid EIN Number" or "EIN" on the QuickBooks Desktop Services Key screen, additional clarification will be provided.
• The version of QuickBooks Desktop that you are using does not support your version of the Windows operating system software.
• If the service key is incorrect or the product has not been updated in any case, the PSID in the company file is no longer correct.
• If the company QuickBooks is corrupted.
• If the data is corrupted.

Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error PS036

Below is the list of the steps that are effective against error PS036

Method 1: Check for QuickBooks payroll subscription

Method 2: Change the name of the Paysub.ini file

Method 3: Run Quick Fix My Program from QuickBooks Tool Hub

Method 4: Delete the Entitlement Client file

Method 5: Clean Install QuickBooks

Conclusion:

We hope you now understand the steps to fix QuickBooks error message PS036. However, if the error still occurs, we are here to help. You can talk to the experts of our team through the QuickBooks Payroll support number +1-844-499-6700 and get your issues resolved by our experts and certified experts. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.