I want to remove an Inactive Account so it no longer appears on my Account list. Is there any way to do this?

You can try using a deleter tool, unless there is historical data associated with it.

I am delighted to have you here, @parks .

The option to permanently delete the accounts in the Chart of Accounts (COA) is unavailable in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Right now, the only way we can eliminate unusable accounts is to make them inactive in your account list. This is designed to keep your previous transactions under this account accessible for reporting purposes. Making this inactive helps lessen the usage and gives space to new accounts in your company file.

Browse this article for more information about making accounts inactive on your COA. Also, learn when to make them inactive and vice versa: Make an account inactive on your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online

Furthermore, get equipped by learning more about COA. It enables you to use the correct accounts to track your financial information and provide better insights into your business.

Keep me posted if you have more questions about deleting an account. The Community always has your back. Have a good one!

So there is no way to DELETE a COA on QB Online, Correct?  

There is a way but with a limitation as I mentioned earlier.

Hi, parks.

Yes, you're correct. There isn't a way to delete a Chart of Accounts (COA) in QuickBooks Online. 

You can only make it inactive.
 

Here's how:
1. Go to the Gear ⚙ icon.
2. Select Chart of accounts.
3. Find the account you want to make inactive.
4. Click the Action ▼ dropdown and select Make inactive.

If you want to break down your expenses,  income, and other account types in more detail, you can read through this article: Create subaccounts in your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

For more questions about the Chart of Accounts, let me know by leaving any comments. I'll be here willing to assist you. Keep safe. 

Got it thanks, I already have it as Inactive. It's a little annoying as it is the one that comes up 1st.

thank you for the definitive answer.