To set up your Payroll, open QuickBooks Desktop.Likewise, how do I set up payroll in QuickBooks desktop? Mac users use Intuit Online Payroll as their payroll add-on. Depending on the features you need, you can choose from Basic, Enhanced or Assisted Payroll. Similarly, can I add payroll to QuickBooks Pro? A QuickBooks Payroll Service is a subscription you activate to enable the payroll features in your QuickBooks Desktop Software. On top of the base fee, all three QuickBooks Desktop payroll plans charge $2 per employee, per month. The monthly base fees are $29 for Basic Payroll, $45 for Enhanced Payroll, and $109 for Assisted Full Service Payroll. Also question is, how much does it cost to add payroll to QuickBooks desktop?