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How do I record a refund
I have refunds that are a payment of our rent that our bank sent back to us. Do I record the refund as rent since it went out from that account or shall I record it as a refund?
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You're already on the right track! I'm here to help you record a refund in your QuickBooks Online(QBO), annette23.
Once you got the refund. Simply follow these steps:
- Select + New and click Bank Deposit.
- In the Account drop-down menu, select the account where you got the refund.
- Under the RECEIVED FROM column, choose the vendor who gave you a refund.
- In the ACCOUNT column, select Accounts Payable. You need to pick this account so you can tie the refund to the vendor credit.
- Enter the method your vendor used to refund you and the amount.
- Click Save and close.
If it is a security deposit, you can write a check or expense to record the refundable security deposit. Here's how to do it:
- Go to the + New option at the top left to write a Check or Expense.
- Enter the necessary information.
- In the Account details section, select the liability account you use for security deposits from the Account column drop-down.
- Hit Save and close.
Once done, you'll need to create a service item that you'll use to enter an invoice for the portion of the deposit you are not returning. Check out this article and proceed to Steps 3-5 for further guidance: Refund a security deposit.
I'm adding this article for more guidance on this process: Enter a refund from a vendor.
Please let me know if you need clarification about this, or there's anything else I can do for you. I'll be standing by for your response. Have a great day.
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Hi Tirzha and thank you so much!
Just wondering if I am just doing the first 6 steps and nothing else?
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Glad to see you again here in the Community, annette23.
Yes, when recording a refund from your bank, you can add it as a bank deposit. Please ensure to select the correct expense account for the deposit amount.
For your visual reference, I've attached some screenshots below.
- Go to the + New menu and then select Bank Deposit.
- From the Account box, select the expense account used when paying the rent.
- Under the Received from column, choose the bank name and the account.
- If the bank isn't added as a vendor, go to the Add funds to this deposit section.
- From there, choose the Account where the money is coming from, then enter the Amount.
- Once done, click on Save and close.
For more details about recording deposits, please see this article: Record and Make Bank Deposits in QuickBooks Online.
Additionally, I've added these articles that'll help you stay informed in tracking refunds in the program:
Feel free to comment down below if you have any other concerns or questions about managing refunds, annette23. I'm always glad to help in any way I can.