How do I record a payment to the government for an income tax payment?

Hi there userdanielle2,

It’s important that all your transactions are entered correctly so that your books are balanced.  QuickBooks Online is a tool that can help you track your sales transactions and expenses so you can see the profit of your business. I can point you in the right direction for assistance with entering this income tax payment.

To find out how you should enter this tax payment into your books so that everything is balanced, I recommend speaking to your accountant. Their expertise in accounting will guide you with the type of transaction you need to choose as well as the types of accounts you need to affect so that your books are balanced after the transaction. You can invite your accountant to your QuickBooks account by going to the My Accountant tab. You can also find one close to you by clicking on the Find a pro to help option to help you in this section.

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