How do I Fix QuickBooks Error 30159 After Payroll Updates?

Error Name	QuickBooks Error 30159
Error Number	Error 30159
Error Description	Error 30159: Can’t Verify Payroll Subscription Error 30159. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Developer	Intuit Inc.
Software	QuickBooks Desktop
Applies to	Windows XP, Vista, Windows 8, 10, 11

What is QuickBooks Error 33159?

QuickBooks Error 30159 occurs when there is a problem in verifying account status. They have deactivated Employer Identification Number (EIN) status on a user’s system. Federal agencies use this identification number to identify a business entity. EIN, aka, Federal Tax Identification Number is required when filing and submitting federal tax forms.

Users can apply from an EIN online. This makes it easy for them to acquire an employer identification number. The basic requirement for getting an EIN is that your business should be in either the United States or one of its territories. Also, you need a valid Taxpayer Identification Number. You can contact the IRS for the same.

Note: It takes 2 weeks to a month to get an EIN.

You will encounter this error if EIN is deactivated on your QuickBooks or QuickBooks Payroll.

For activating your EIN in QB, we can input a new one. This will enable you to access all the features without encountering the error mentioned above. Users can process payroll data for a single EIN for a single company file. Using multiple company files with the same EIN will cause unexpected errors. Also, there is an upper limit on the number of companies you can add for a single subscription to QB Payroll. Each of these companies must use a unique Employer Identification Number.

What are the Causes of QuickBooks Error 30159?

We have noticed that the 30159 error occurs when a user’s payroll subscription has expired. Below you can read all the faults that cause QuickBooks error 30159:

• Your payroll subscription is inactive.
• One or more payroll agreements are in place, but the direct deposit agreement is not active.
• The ‘paysub.ini’ file in QuickBooks Desktop is corrupted.
• The Employer Identification Number (EIN) in your company file may be wrong.
• There is data corruption in QuickBooks.
• Make sure your QuickBooks product is updated to the latest version.
• The PSID may be entered incorrectly in your company file or service key.
• Your version of QuickBooks Desktop may not be compatible with your version of Windows.
• On the QuickBooks Desktop Service Key screen, your payroll subscription may appear as “Invalid Number or EIN.”

What are the Symptoms of the QuickBooks Error 30159?

The signs and symptoms of particular error 30159 are as follows:

• The PC is running slow or sluggish.
• The system starts crashing the active program.
• The PC gets shut down suddenly.
• The system crashes again and again at the time of running the same program.

What are the Steps to Fix QuickBooks Payroll Error 30159?

Use the solution methods below to resolve QuickBooks error code 30159:

1. Install the Windows update
2. Manually Update
3. QuickBooks Error scanning
4. Windows File Checker
5. Using System Restore in Windows
6. Add EIN to your company file
7. Editing And Reentering The Payroll Service Key
8. Performing Disk Clean-Up
9. Repairing The Paysub.Ini File
10. Check Payroll Subscription Status

Let us take a deeper look and find out the ways to improve one by one:

Solution 1: Install The Windows Update

It is mandatory to install Windows updates to avoid QuickBooks payroll error 30159. To do so, you need to perform the steps on your own.

Steps To Install Your Windows Updates:

• Firstly, click on the start option, after that type update in the search box and press Enter.
• Then the system checks all the updates.
• If you get any type of update, then install it.
• Reboot the system after completing the process.

Solution 2: Manually Update

If your computer is running on a pretty old version, then it can give rise to QuickBooks payroll error 30159. You can fix this by manually updating the system. Here’s how;

To Update Manually Using The Below Steps:

• Firstly, start your system then log in as an administrator.
• Click on the start button
• Then move to all programs.
• Click system restore.
• After that, open a new window, search Restore my computer and press next.
• Then select the more recent system restore point and again press next.
• When the process is done, then click on the confirmation window.
• Then restart your system.

Solution 3: Scan QuickBooks For Errors

You are required to scan your program to repair QuickBooks error 30159. All the steps are outlined below;

Perform A QuickBooks Error Scanning:

• Firstly, you need to download and install the QuickBooks Repair Tool.
• After that, click on the scan button.
• Once the scanning process is done, then click fix QB Error.
• Now restart your system.

Solution 4: Windows File Checker

Using Windows File Checker helps you to eradicate QuickBooks Payroll error code 30159. Check out the steps that are jotted below;

Steps To Use Windows File Checker:

• First of all, log in as an admin.
• Click on the start button.
• After that, open the Run box by pressing the window+R key together.
• Now type cmd in the search box and press Enter.
• Then a black screen will open on the Desktop.
• Type sfc/scannow then press Enter.
• All these processes will take a few seconds to complete.
• After the process is done, then the user needs to follow the given instructions on the desktop screen to restore the corruption issue of the system file.

Solution 5: Using System Restore In Windows

QuickBooks Error 30159 can be resolved if you use the System Restore in Windows. Let’s have a look at the actions you need to take;

Procedure To Use System Restore In Windows:

• Firstly, open the system and click on the Windows button.
• Then type system Restore in the search box.
• Select System Restore.
• Enter your login password.
• Then follow the given instructions on the screen.
• Once all the steps are done, then reboot your system.

Solution 6: Add EIN To Your Company File

By adding your Employee Identification Number to your company file, you can eliminate the QuickBooks error 30159. Below are the instructions you need to follow;

Steps To Adding EIN To The Company File:

• Log into QuickBooks.
• Click on Employees.
• Select Payroll.
• Click on ‘Use my Existing Payroll Service.
• A new window will open with the title of ‘Account Maintenance.
• Click on Add File.
• Mark the radio button against Add to Subscription Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ACCOUNTANT. If there is no such option or the radio button is disabled, then you already have an active EIN for that company.
• Click on Next.
• Review all the information.
• Select Return to QuickBooks.

Following these steps, you can easily add the service of EIN to your company in QB Payroll. Once the service is added, you need to verify it. To do so, follow the steps provided below:

• Go to Employees and Select My Payroll Service.
• Click on Manage Service Keys.
• Select View.
• Check whether or not an Active status is displayed beside the service key.

Solution 7: Editing And Reentering The Payroll Service Key

When you edit and reenter the payroll service key, QuickBooks payroll error 30159 gets automatically fixed. Follow the steps listed below;

• In this section, you need to navigate to the employee’s menu.
• Now, click on my payroll service.
• After that, you must tap on the manage service key and also select account and billing information.
• You are then required to find and press the payroll service key, and also hit the remove tab.
• Furthermore, click on the Add tab.
• Hit the active payroll service key and choose the Finish tab.
• Click the OK tab to end the process.

Solution 8: Performing Disk Clean-Up

By simply cleaning up the disk on your system, you can get rid of QuickBooks Error 30159. For Windows 8 or 8.1 users, the steps to be followed are listed below; 

• At first, the users need to visit My Computer.
• The next step is to search for Settings and then click on the same.
• Navigate to the Control Panel.
• Then, select Administrative Tools.
• After this, choose the disk cleanup option.
• Now, the users are required to move to the list of drives.
• Choose the drive you want to clean by running disk cleanup.
• You need to browse the list of files to delete.
• Moving ahead, the user would have to choose the files that they wish to clean with the help of disk cleanup.
• The final step is to click on the OK button and hit the delete files tab.

For The Users Who Are Using Windows 10, 11

• In the search bar, you need to type disk cleanup.
• Then, press the Enter Key.
• Next, you have to switch to the list of drives.
• After that, the user must select the drive to be cleaned.
• Go to the list of files to delete.
• Now, choose the files to be cleaned. 
• Finally, press the OK button and click the delete files button.

Solution 9: Repairing The Paysub.Ini File

Here are the following steps you need to perform to repair the paysub.ini File;

• To begin with, go to the File Explorer and press the View tab.
• Now, you need to open hidden files and folders.
• Then, locate the Paysub.ini file.
• Lastly, rename this file by adding .old at the end of it.
• This will disable QuickBooks from using the file. Therefore, when the user runs the accounting software, it will automatically generate a new file for use. As a result, it can mend QuickBooks error 30159.

Solution 10: Check Payroll Subscription Status

In this section, the user must verify the payroll subscription status so that the QuickBooks error 30159 will no longer appear on your screen. All the necessary steps are as follows;

• In the beginning, navigate to the QuickBooks Desktop and press the Employees tab.
• Next, select my payroll services and Account billing information.
• Now you need to enter the login credentials and sign in to the system.
• Once you are done with that, you will see a window to confirm your account information. 
• Choose your verification method and then proceed ahead.
• After completing the sign-up process, you are required to update the payroll tax table once again to check if the QuickBooks payroll error 30159 persists or not.

If yes, then you have successfully added a new EIN to your company in QuickBooks.If you are encountering errors or issues while activating your EIN in QuickBooks then contact QuickBooks Payroll experts. They can easily resolve QuickBooks error 30159 for you. You can get assistance through calls, chat, and email.

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