If I have allocated an amount from a 'old' period, it is preventing me from reconciling - how do I go about 'deleting' this?

Thank you for raising your concern about deleting transactions in QBO, Gayle. I'm here to assist you with the process.

Before we proceed, I need to ask you a few questions about your concern. Have you already reconciled the previous transactions? Have you closed the books for that period?

If you have already reconciled or closed the books, it is important to consult with your accountant to ensure any changes you make are handled correctly, as they will affect your historical business data.

On the other hand, if neither reconciliation nor closing has occurred yet, I recommend reviewing the discrepancies report for any transactions that have already been reconciled. This will help you determine the appropriate steps to take regarding those transactions.

Now, let me walk you through how to delete transactions uploaded from your bank account. Firstly, you need to exclude the uploaded transaction before it can be deleted from the system.
Here’s what to do:

1. Go to the Transactions, then choose the Bank Transactions.
2. Scroll down to select the For Review tab.
3. Select the checkboxes of the transactions to exclude.
4. Click Exclude.

Once excluded, the transactions will move to the Excluded tab. There, you can select the transaction by checking the box next to it, then click Delete.

For more comprehensive steps and additional information on excluding a transaction in QuickBooks, you can refer to this article: How to Exclude Expenses from Downloaded Bank Transactions.

Once all is in order, you can start categorizing the remaining transactions in the bank feeds. After that, proceed to reconcile your accounts to ensure they align with your bank and credit card statements.

If you have any more questions about deleting old transactions in QuickBooks, please don't hesitate to comment below. I'm here to assist you.