A damaged CPS folder can lead to QuickBooks error PS033, disabling the use of payroll features. This issue is prompted with a message saying "QuickBooks can't read your payroll setup files. [Error PS033]."

The reasons that can contribute to this problem are a wrong Employer Identification Number, damaged QBDT files, inactive payroll subscription, and many others. The causes don't end here; there is a lot more to it. To explore further information about the error, take a deep dive into the page and bring your QB back to the normal state.

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Common Causes You Should Know About QB Payroll Error PS033

Let me help you with the reasons that might be responsible for the occurrence of QuickBooks Payroll error PS033.

  • You might be incorrectly renaming the CPS folder files.
  • It can be due to compatibility issues between the system and Windows.
  • An invalid Employer Identification Number can cause this issue.
  • The error can be due to corrupt and damaged QBDT files.
  • An inactive payroll subscription can cause this problem.
  • A wrongly entered PSID can be the culprit for this error.

Step-by-Step Guide to Solve the QuickBooks Error PS033

Consider the following solutions that can be helpful in resolving QB error PS033. Let's see what they ask you to do:

Solution 1: Download the latest payroll tax table

  • Go to the Employees menu.
  • Choose Get Payroll Updates.
  • Click on the Download Entire Update.
  • Tap Update, and an informational window appears saying that the download is completed.

Solution 2: Rename the QB CPS folder

  • Close QB Desktop.
  • Go to the C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks 20QQ\ Components\Payroll\CPS. Here, QQ is the version of QB you have.
  • The CPS folder will open using the above location.
  • Now, rename the CPS folder to CPSOLD.
  • See whether the problem is resolved.
  • Lastly, you need to update the tax table.
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Solution 3: Change UAC settings

  • Open the Run window by pressing Win+R.
  • Type Control Panel and hit OK.
  • Choose User Accounts.
  • Tap on User Accounts (Classic View).
  • Click on Change user account control settings. If after this, UAC sends a prompt, click Yes.
  • Move the slider.
  • You can set the slider to Never Notify and click OK to turn the UAC OFF.
  • To get a notification, set the slider to Always Notify and click OK to turn the UAC ON.
  • Restart the computer after this. 

What You Should Remember

The post briefly explains to you the reasons that might be triggering QuickBooks error PS033. Along with this, you have been provided with some simple methods to fix it and get your QB application to a working state. For instance, updating the payroll tax table, renaming the CPS folder, and changing UAC settings are some ways mentioned in the segment above. If you still have trouble doing it, give a call to 1-855-888-3080 and talk to an expert.

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