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Trying to record my sales tax payment. I do not see the button called "Start Return" any where, or any other way to record the payment. Any suggestions or pointers?

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January 7, 2019
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Thanks for checking in with us, denall901.

I can help you record sales tax payment in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

From the Sales Tax Center, make sure the dates is set up for Previous Year so you can record a tax payment. I'll guide you through the steps below:

From the left menu, select Taxes.
Select the tax agency you're recording the payment for in the Sales Tax Owed list.
Click the drop down arrow and choose Previous Year.
Choose Record Tax Payment at the bottom of the list.
Enter the necessary information.
If you don't need to print the sales tax check, select Record Tax Payment.
If you need to print a check for the payment, check "Print a Check"and choose Record Payment and Print Check.

You can check this article for a detailed information and steps how to do this: Record Sales Tax Payment.

That will do it. Let me know if there's anything else I can help you in recording sales tax payment in QBO. I'm always here to help you out.

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ChristineD65

I'm also having a similar problem, "Select the tax agency you're recording the payment for in the Sales Tax Owed list." doesn't seem to exist. There's no list.

Candice C

Good evening, @ChristineD65.

Thanks for joining in on this thread. I can provide you with some additional insight into recording your sales tax payment through your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account.

My colleague @JamesDuanT did give you the best steps and link to help you record this payment. However, here's the guide that has the updated instructions on how to record a sales tax payment.

You can always check out our tutorials page to see other available features in your account

If you run into any trouble along the way, just let me know. The Community is always here to have your back. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Have a great day!

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mlhiland

I'm trying to record a sales tax payment too. I can't even find the "sales tax center" and when I go to the "Taxes" item in the left list, there is no option like what you mention. I was on chat for hours and then disconnected and never got a call back. I'm more than frustrated at this point.

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JamesDuanT

Let's get this sales taxes paid, mlhiland.

The steps provided by Charies_M are for users who have the old interface of the Sales Tax Center.

With the Automated Sales Tax, there are a few steps to take for you to file your sales tax return and record your tax payments.

Review what you owe
Decide how you want to file
File and pay your return
Check your filing status

The detailed instructions for every steps are included in this article:

File and pay your sales tax return in QuickBooks Online.

Under the Step 3: File and pay your return section, you'll see how you can e-file your returns and pay the sales tax. Filing your return and recording the payments manually are available, too.

Here are additional references to know more about Automated Sales Tax:

You can always get back to us if you require additional assistance.

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imamk

I am attempting to record sales tax payments from 2019, however in the sales tax center it will only allow me to go back to August, 2019. The liabilities were created on the sales receipts for the entire year, but I am unable to record the payments for Jan - Jul. Does anyone know how to solve this?