Here are answers to common questions and topics related to the Payroll API.
What do I need to access payroll data?
As of right now, the scopes necessary to access payroll data are not publicly exposed and cannot be onboarded without Intuit help. To get access you will need to work with an Intuit representative.
Should I be using development keys to test my app?
No. Currently the Payroll service does not have a sandbox/playground/dev environment. As such, as a payroll third-party partner you will be given a test account in the production environment you do not have to pay for, and as such you must use production keys.
Where are employer contributions stored?
Within the Payslip object per employee you will see both the employee and employer contributions. This is set at the employee level, not generally at the company or employeer level, to allow for different contribution levels.
Do you expose payroll contribution types?
Not currently. We expose type for other elements within payroll but do not show a need for this information based on what our third-party partners are trying to accomplish.