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March 5, 2024
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Can the GST Expense be reclassified?

  • March 5, 2024
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GST Tax codes BL (BL refers to GST input tax claims which are disallowed) are posted to a generic GST expense account, I would like to reclass the GST component back to the respective expense account so it can be claimed as a corporate tax expense.  However I am unable to do so.

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AlverMarkT
March 5, 2024

Hi there, BSL_Ling. 

 

I can share some insights about reclassifying the BL tax code from a generic Goods and Services (GST) expense account to a corporate tax expense account. 

 

In QuickBooks Online (QBO), expenses under the BL code are posted to a generic GST expense account by default. Therefore, there isn't a direct mapping option to reclassify the BL tax code from a generic GST expense account to a corporate tax expense account. 

 

Just a caution, while you can consider creating a journal entry to move tax amounts from the GST expense account to the corporate tax expense account, it would be best to collaborate with your tax professional or accountant. They can guide you with clarifying special considerations and restrictions when it comes to transactions involving this specific tax code.

 

After this, if you want to run a GST/Tax Exception Detail Report, let me add this reference as a guide in navigating the report: GST/Tax Exception Detail Report.

 

We'll be here if you have further questions about handling tax codes in QBO. We're committed to offering ongoing support. Take care.