Can I Reuse Account Numbers

Hi there, @Rettos57.

Welcome to the Community. I'm here to provide clarification about the account numbers in QuickBooks.

If you're referring to the chart of accounts, yes, you can use the old number again. As long as it's no longer in use, you can enter the figures back into the system.

Please note that each account should have unique account numbers (see screenshot below). When adding the same information, the system will prompt a message asking if you want to merge the accounts in QuickBooks.

If you're referring to something else, please leave a comment below. This way, we'll be able to get back to you and provide a more accurate resolution.

For additional reference, I've attached a link you can use to learn about the account types you can use on the chart of accounts: Learn about the chart of accounts in QuickBooks.

Fill me in if you have additional questions about using account numbers in QuickBooks Desktop. I'm always here to help. Take care always.

I've run out of chart of account numbers for employee garnishment, loans etc.

How can I use an old chart of account for someone else with the other person's info

already in it?

I'll share some information about assigning account numbers in your Chart of Accounts (COA), julia. 

In QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), we can only reuse an account number for our COA if the identifier in question has been deleted. However, if these are existing ones, we may have to choose not to enter an account number or start another unique sequence. This way, we can still track our employee's contributions and deductions. 

Here are different articles to help you know how to add, edit, or delete accounts and how COA works in QBDT: 

• Add, edit, or delete accounts in QuickBooks Desktop
• Work with the chart of accounts in QuickBooks Desktop

Let us know if you have more questions about managing your Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks. Keep safe!