The option to show a positive income is not applicable for your paid invoices, dgon27. Let me provide more insight below.

Creating an invoice means you are making money. However, when you record a payment, it does not reduce the income you generate. Instead, it's seen as a negative entry that lowers the Accounts Receivable. If you recorded it as a positive entry, the amount owed would not decrease, making it look like the debt is still unpaid.

Additionally, review this article to understand how to balance your accounts to ensure they consistently align with your bank and credit card statements: Reconcile an account in QuickBooks.

If you have any more questions or need assistance with your paid invoices, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help ensure your financial tracking is precise and easy to understand.