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thepatristicgrp7
July 13, 2020
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How can I set up an escrow account in online Quickbooks? Everything tried doesn't work.

  • July 13, 2020
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    ZackE_Moderator
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    July 13, 2020

    Thanks for joining the Community, thepatristicgrp7. I have some helpful details to share about how to set up an escrow account.
     

    In QuickBooks, these types of accounts are considered liabilities. A liability account can be created to record the loan and its associated payments. This will also track what you owe. Here's how it's created:
    1. Go to the Gear (⚙) icon, then Chart of Accounts.
    2. Click New.
    3. In the Account Type ▼ drop-down menu, choose Long Term Liabilities. If you intend to pay off your loan by the end of this current fiscal year, pick Other Current Liabilities.
    4. Use Notes Payable for the Detail Type ▼ dropdown.
    5. Title the account with a relevant name.
    6. Input when you'd like to begin tracking money from the When do you want to start tracking your finances from this account in QuickBooks? ▼ menu.
    7. Enter the loan amount as a negative number.
    8. Select Save and close.


    Once your escrow account has been created, you can proceed with recording funds received from the loan and entering payments.

    If you're interested, Intuit offers a service called Live Bookkeeping which can be used to guarantee your books are accurate and up-to-date when it comes time for taxes.


    Please don't hesitate to respond here if any other questions arise. Have a wonderful day!

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    asm212
    January 20, 2021

    Why does Quickbooks online consider an escrow account as a liability when it is a current asset with a beginning balance.  How are we suppose to reconcile the end of year statement.  Can you provide another answer to this question classifying the Escrow account as a current asset?

    Angelyn_T
    Angelyn_TModerator
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    January 20, 2021

    Hi there, @asm212.

     

    Thank you for joining the thread. Allow me to share additional information about setting up the escrow account in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

     

    Basically, escrow is a bank type of account used to hold funds from a lender. You can either set this up as a liability or an asset account depending on how you want to post your records. 

     

    For further guidance in setting up this account, I would recommend seeking help from a professional accountant. This way, they can determine the specific type that fits with your business.

     

    For more tips about creating an account in QBO, I recommend checking out this link: Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

     

    Also, you may open this link and review the suggestions provided by qbteachmt about creating an escrow: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/reports-and-accounting/how-do-i-create-an-escrow-or-passthrough-account-in-the-coa-ie/00/211749.

     

    Moreover, here's an article you can read more about reconciling an account in QBO.

     

    If you have any other questions about setting up an escrow account, please let me know by adding a comment below. I'm more than happy to help. Have a good one!

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