I'm unable to create new Detail Types in my Quickbooks Subscription. I need to create Program Expenses and sub detail types for all the Programs our Non Profit runs.

Glad to see you here, @rschafbuch-knowm. I’ve come to share an update for you about detail types in QuickBooks.

As part of the QuickBooks Online rolled-out updates, creating new detail types isn’t now possible. When you add a new account to the chart of accounts, the account type you select will determine the option you have available in the detail type field.

After you select your account type, you can choose a detail type from the list that suit the transactions you want to track. Just check the description to make sure it’s what you need. If you don’t find one that fits, select the closest match. Please know that detail types don’t impact the actual accounting portion of your books.

These resources will provide you depth insights about using detail types in your chart of accounts and how it shows up on your tax forms:

• Learn about account types and detail types in QuickBooks Online
• Learn where QuickBooks Online detail types appear on your tax forms

I’ll be here anytime to help if you have any other concerns or questions besides creating new detail types. Just add them to your reply below. Have a good one!

Our organization runs community programming - various courses, classes, and camps throughout the year. I can't quite tell where these expenses would be tracked in QuickBooks. Where would basic expenses for a program go? What about a trip for students - it's technically "travel," but "travel" according the IRS refers to travel of employees or directors. The categories provided by QB don't seem to apply.

Hi there, BCCMD.

You can actually modify your Chart of Accounts or create your own expense accounts for travel expenses. I'd be glad to share these steps with you:

1. Go to the Accounting menu and select Chart of Accounts.
2. Click New in the upper-right hand corner.
3. Select Expenses, then click the drop-down list for Save account under and select Expenses.
4. Choose the right type of account in the drop-down list for Tax form section.
5. Enter all other required information;.
6. Click Save and close.  

Additional details about adding accounts and business expenses are also discussed in these articles: 

• Add an Account to Your Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online
• Enter and Manage Expenses in QuickBooks Online

However, we would still recommend reaching out to your accountant for additional advice on this matter.

Allow me to add these articles as well for more guidance when working with your Chart of Accounts in QBO:

• Manage Default and Special Accounts in your QuickBooks Online Chart of Accounts 
• Make an Account Inactive on Your Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online 

The Community is always here if you need anything else.