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January 26, 2023
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Recording credit card payment made to a closed account.

  • January 26, 2023
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I have a client who paid off the remaining balance to an old AMEX credit card account at year end.

The new account is made this year is reconciled and has no relationship to the previously closed account.

 

Unfortunately, in order to reconcile December's checking account, I need to record the credit card payment made to the account that is not in Quickbooks. 

 

What account should I record this credit card payment to? Is it an expense account? (if so which one)

 

Thank you for all the future assistance.

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January 26, 2023

Hi George,

 

Welcome to the Community. It's essential to correctly record your transactions to keep your books up to date. QuickBooks Online is a flexible program that simplifies the way you manage your books. I'd happy glad point you in the right direction to record the credit card payment made to a closed account.


I encourage you to consult an accountant to record the credit card payment made to a closed account. They'll be able to point you in the right direction to choose the right account to keep your books balanced.  If you don't have an accountant, we can help you locate a ProAdvisor in your local area.

 

Let me know if you have questions, I'll be happy to help.