I am a contractor sometimes my client will deduct money from my cheque to pay another contractor i use through them . how do i expense that, or should i claim it at all?

I'm here to guide you on recording the deducted check in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Carolina.

First, you'll need to deposit the check into your bank account by creating a bank deposit in QBO.

1. Select + New.
2. Select Bank Deposit.
3. In the Account dropdown on the first line, choose the account you want to put the money into and enter the full amount of the check.
4. On the second line, choose the vendor from the Received From dropdown, then select Accounts Payable from the Account dropdown and input the negative amount to deduct the full amount of the check. Please note, this will be credited to the contractor who was paid by the client.
5. Select Save and close.
   
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Next, to process a payment to another contractor, you'll need to create a bill. Once the bill is created, you can generate pay bills by clicking on the + New button. This will allow you to link the credit to the contractor and ensure that the bill is paid.

Furthermore, here's an article that'll guide you in recording a refund or credit from a vendor: Enter vendor credits and refunds in QuickBooks Online.

If you need assistance in recording your transactions, you can add comments anytime. We'll be here.