Can anyone help with how to show transactions for expenses without duplication if paying 1st with cc then paying cc statement 2nd. with basic subscription/no bank

Glad to see you post this question in the Community, jchcarpentryllc.

I'll share the steps on how to properly record the payment to the vendor and credit bill so the transactions are not duplicated. Here's how:

1. Click the + New button and select Expense. 
2. Select the credit card account in the Payment account section.
3. Enter all the details of the expense transaction and click Save.

Once done, follow these steps on how to pay the credit card or statement:

1. Go back to the + New button and choose Pay down credit card.
2. Select the credit card account in the Which credit card did you pay section. Then, select the vendor or bank that issued the card in the Payee field. 
3. Enter the amount and date of the payment.
4. Click the drop-down in the What did you use to make this payment area and select the type of payment used.
5. Choose Save and close. 

Here's an article about these steps for more details and references: Record Your Payments to Credit Cards.

Please reply to me and let me know if you're able to record both payments to the vendor and credit card company. I'd be glad to offer my help again if you need it again.