Create an invoice with proper Quebec tax in QuickBooks Desktop (and +)

Hello again, Mouselette,

I appreciate wanting to use the same style and format of invoice that you've been using for years in the newest version of the QuickBooks Desktop software. I want to make sure you're able to see the options you're looking for that are within QuickBooks Desktop's current capabilities.

For that reason, I recommend getting in touch with support outside of community to work side-by-side with an agent who can use tools such as a screen share session to see what you're seeing to get a better sense of what you're looking for on your forms and what you've done so far. They'll also be able to help you sort out what's happening with your PST codes to make sure things are recording properly. I have a few things that I can go over with you here before getting you the details for contacting support.

As we've discussed previously, QuickBooks Desktop is an English-only program. What we discussed in the thread How to change/switch display language in Quickbooks Desktop? From English to French is still true at this time.

Since the language settings are such an important feature to you, I encourage you to consider QuickBooks Online. This version of QuickBooks is available in both English and French, and offers multi-lingual invoicing, which allows you to communicate with your customers in their preferred language. The multi-lingual invoices aren't fully translated yet, but we're continuing to develop this feature. Feel free to check out the links below to learn more.

• How QuickBooks Online works (French)
• Send invoices in different languages in QuickBooks Online

In order to have any sort of French language input in QuickBooks Desktop, it would mean manually inputting these details. I'll use the sales tax codes as an example. When you configure the sales tax codes through the Sales Tax Centre, the program will automatically set them up in English since that's the language the program uses. To have the codes appear in French, you can consider setting them up as custom codes. Here's an article that can help: How to set up sales tax in QuickBooks Desktop

On the topic of sales tax codes as well, when you use the built-in tax codes, you'll see a breakdown of the figures right in the Sales Tax Summary section as you've mentioned. I can see how that section might be a bit bigger than what you need on your forms, so I recommend working with the template customization options to see what adjustments you can make to shrink it. Here's our article about template customization: Use and customize form templates

To get a hand with any of this and work with an agent who can help you try to match your previous form setup, take a look at the Intuit QuickBooks Desktop software support policies page. This outlines support options and other important details. Please note that due to reduced staffing in response to the global pandemic that Desktop support hours have been reduced to Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET regardless of which product you're using.

We're here to guide you through the product features to get on track with managing your books. Have a great day!

Dear Laura,

Thank you so much for being there for me. I really appreciate your kind help, and will get in touch with the support people you've mentioned sometimes in the week.

As for going to the Online version, right now, it is not an option for us at this point as I don't always have access to the cloud. Some of the geographic areas I have to be don't have either Internet or Cellphone coverage - thereby the need to have the Desktop version.

As for my invoice form, I'll have to use what's there for now, and forgo some of the French details. It's sad because it worked so well before, and for so many years...

I'll let you know what came out of it :-)

Thanks again!

A follow-up of what you're able to work out with support would be awesome. That way others who might be in your situation will know what they could try as well. It's a great option for supporting each other and building the QuickBooks community.

As for going to QuickBooks Online, it totally makes sense why that might not be an option for you right now. Reading your reasoning, I feel like I may have suggested Online to you before and you told me this. If so, that's my mistake for not remembering!

Wishing you the best.

Haha! Yes, you have offered it to me in the past, but no worries... there is so much to deal with at the moment, it is natural to forget the little details.

Yesterday, I was able to invoice using my new invoicing form. There is still the issue with the taxes shown, but at least I can invoice until a solution is found with support.

I'll be preparing a list of a few things to fix before getting in touch with them.

But it puzzles me as to how those things that worked in the past are not in this build....

Have a great day, Laura... can you believe we seem to finally be heading to warmer weather!! YAY!!

I'll be sure to make a mental note so I don't get stuck on repeat with suggesting Online to you! I'm glad you were able to invoice your customer yesterday, although it's important for things to be just right. Making a list of topics to chat about with support before getting in touch is a great way to ensure you're able to take care of your concerns in one go.

I'll welcome the warmer days for sure! I hope you have a great day as well. :)