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Void an invoice already paid

  • August 31, 2020
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I can't figure out if perhaps I have to void an invoice I want to rectify and create a new one? NB:This invoice has already been paid by the customer.

Best answer by MichelleBh

Hi there, @EuniceA.

 

Thank you for posting here in the Community. I want to make sure you're able to rectify the invoice in QuickBooks Online. 

 

Voiding an invoice will keep the invoice number and list it in reports but changes the amounts to zero. If you're trying to edit the customer's information like an email address or billing address, you don't need to create a new one. You'll just edit the invoice automatically. 

 

Here's how: 

  1. Go to the Sales menu on the upper right side. 
  2. Choose the Customer tab.
  3. Locate the customer's name, then double click the invoice.
  4. Rectify it, then hit Save and close

However, if you're trying to change the product/services, amount, tax, and many more, you'll need to create one. Please note that since the invoice has already tagged as paid, the payment will be detached then turned into credits.

 

Let me show you how:

 

  1. Repeat the steps 1 to 3 provided above. 
  2. Click the More tab, located on the lower part. 
  3. Choose Void, then hit Yes, void transaction.

For more information about voiding invoices, please visit this article: Void or delete transactions in QuickBooks Online.

 

Once done, you can now create a new invoice with the correct details by clicking the Plus (+) icon on the upper right corner or by tapping the New transaction tab in the Customer information. See the sample screenshot below. 

 

You also have an option to see the voided transaction by going to the Report tab. Search Transaction List by Customer, then customize the report. See the screenshot below for your visual guide. 

 

Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you. Have a great day!

3 replies

MichelleBh
August 31, 2020

Hi there, @EuniceA.

 

Thank you for posting here in the Community. I want to make sure you're able to rectify the invoice in QuickBooks Online. 

 

Voiding an invoice will keep the invoice number and list it in reports but changes the amounts to zero. If you're trying to edit the customer's information like an email address or billing address, you don't need to create a new one. You'll just edit the invoice automatically. 

 

Here's how: 

  1. Go to the Sales menu on the upper right side. 
  2. Choose the Customer tab.
  3. Locate the customer's name, then double click the invoice.
  4. Rectify it, then hit Save and close

However, if you're trying to change the product/services, amount, tax, and many more, you'll need to create one. Please note that since the invoice has already tagged as paid, the payment will be detached then turned into credits.

 

Let me show you how:

 

  1. Repeat the steps 1 to 3 provided above. 
  2. Click the More tab, located on the lower part. 
  3. Choose Void, then hit Yes, void transaction.

For more information about voiding invoices, please visit this article: Void or delete transactions in QuickBooks Online.

 

Once done, you can now create a new invoice with the correct details by clicking the Plus (+) icon on the upper right corner or by tapping the New transaction tab in the Customer information. See the sample screenshot below. 

 

You also have an option to see the voided transaction by going to the Report tab. Search Transaction List by Customer, then customize the report. See the screenshot below for your visual guide. 

 

Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you. Have a great day!

EuniceAAuthor
September 1, 2020

@MichelleBh Thank you very much. Duly appreciated.

August 31, 2020

When you void a paid invoice , it's payment will be detached then turned into credits . When you create a new invoice , you can apply the credits to it .

June 22, 2022

I do not see any VOID option in more button. Am I missing something?

June 22, 2022

Thank you for joining the thread, @TMAAC.

 

Let’s sort out your concern with voiding invoices in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

Upon replicating here, the option to void a paid invoice is available. Thus, I suggest you perform some troubleshooting steps to fix the issue. These issues can sometimes be caused by the browser’s overtime collection of data from frequent page visits.

 

Here are the keyboard shortcuts to open a private browser:

 

  • Google Chrome: press Ctrl Shift N
  • Mozilla Firefox: press Ctrl Shift P
  • Microsoft Edge: press Ctrl Shift P
  • Safari: press Command Shift +N

 

If it works, kindly proceed with clearing your cache. This helps improve the performance of the application. Then, if the issue persists, you can refer to this article for other supported browsers while using QBO.

 

Moreover, I included this article to give you a glance at the status of your sales transactions in QuickBooks Online: View sales transactions

 

If you need further assistance with your sales transactions, you can always drop by and post them here. Have a good one!

MichelleBh
September 1, 2020

You're always welcome, @EuniceA.

 

In case you need some related articles in managing your invoices, you can always visit our video tutorial for reference.

 

As always, if you need further assistant, don't hesitate to drop by here in the Community. I'm always here to help. Take good care!