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May 22, 2024
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I had a GST/HST balance owing after year end that I paid but posted it to GST installments paid which is incorrect. How do I reverse this "Cleared" payment posted by cheque to installments and post it correctly?

  • May 22, 2024
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 Please Help!

 

I posted a final payment made at year end 2023 for GST/HST to "installments" which is incorrect because it is now being deducted as an Installment made for this fiscal year in the GST Payable Register.  It was not an installment but rather a reassessed final balance owed.   So now the Quarterly Sales Tax report is incorrect as well.

 

I used the GST installments because I do not have a GST expense account to show final (not installments) payments made.  How can I reverse this already cleared cheque and post it somehow correctly?  

Thank you for your help in correcting this.

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May 22, 2024

Hi Milo123,

 

Recording your sales tax payments accurately in QuickBooks Desktop, is essential in keeping with government guidelines.  Based on the information you've provided, I recommend reaching out to an accounting professional.  They'll able happy to provide their expertise and best course of action, to ensure a positive outcome on your books.  If you don't have an accountant, you can search for a ProAdvisor in your local area by following this link.

 

Feel free to reach back out, with any other questions.  We would be happy to help!