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Vedanta
Level 1

PayPal Connect and sales taxes

We are a nonprofit corporation and have two PayPal accounts The first was set up to handle regular product sales (books, tapes, DVDs, etc) that are charged sales tax, and this account is connected to our QB through the regular "Bank" method. The second account was set up to handle sales from our *tax exempt* magazine sales and should not have sales taxes charged.

 

1). We installed the "PayPal Connect for Quickbooks" app a few months ago to connect the sales tax exempt account, and have discovered that it is automatically charging taxes. Is it possible to turn off sales taxes specifically within the "PayPal Connect for Quickbooks" app?

 

2). If it can't be turned off in the app, would it be better to reverse the accounts and connect the tax exempt account through the "Banking" method, and then connect the account with sales tax through the "PayPal Connect for Quickbooks" app?

 

3). It wouldn't work to connect them both by the "Banking" method unless we could turn off taxes for one of those accounts, or would it?

 

Perhaps someone could suggest how to set this up so that taxes are not charged on the tax exempt PayPal account?

Thanks for any suggestions on this.

Todd

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ShangY
QuickBooks Team

PayPal Connect and sales taxes

Welcome to the Community, @Vedanta! Thank you for providing such a detailed overview of the concerns you've shared. I understand how important it is for your nonprofit to manage PayPal accounts effectively, particularly concerning tax-exempt transactions. Don’t worry; I’m here to help. I’ll answer questions and provide some tips to ensure the tax-exempt account operates as it should.

 

In response to your first question, since it’s about the app, I recommend contacting PayPal Connect App support for help with the setup.

 

As for the second question, yes, you can switch the accounts around. You’ll need to disconnect and relink both.

 

Here's how to do it:

 

  1. Navigate to Transactions, then choose Bank transactions.
  2. Select the tile for the bank account you want to edit. (Do the same process for both)
  3. Click the pencil icon and select Edit account info.

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  4. Make sure to check the box that says Disconnect this account on save. Note: If QuickBooks is currently downloading new transactions, you may not see this option immediately. Please wait a few minutes for the update to complete and try again.
  5. Finally, click Save and Close.

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After that, reconnect them. 

 

For your last question, try connecting both accounts to the banking method. If that solution works, it could be a good option. It sounds like a promising idea, and while I can't confirm it without access to your account, It has great potential.

 

Additionally, after you’ve successfully linked them, it’s important to categorize your transactions properly. This will help ensure that sales tax and tax-exempt are recorded accurately, preventing any discrepancies in the future.

 

Before we wrap up, I want to quickly share something that could be a perfect fit for your needs: our in-demand product, QuickBooks Live! If you ever need expert assistance with managing your nonprofit's finances, especially when dealing with tax-exempt sales and ensuring your accounts are set up correctly for tax season, this service is just what you need. Don't hesitate to schedule a free consultation anytime to learn more about it.

 

Please know you’re always welcome to come back if you have more questions or need help connecting the accounts to QuickBooks or anything else about the program. We’re here to help manage your nonprofit's finances and make sure everything runs smoothly, especially with the tax-exempt sales. You can count on my team and me for the best solutions to your needs. Have a great day!

Chrea
Level 6

PayPal Connect and sales taxes

@Vedanta 

Free connectors are unreliable and you will always struggle to fix the tax problem. Consider using a paid connector instead.

Vedanta
Level 1

PayPal Connect and sales taxes

Hi Chrea,

Would you recommend anything in particular?

This is the Quickbooks recommended "PayPal Connect to Quickbooks" app that is found in Quickbooks apps. I didn't realize there was a paid one. Can you point it out?

Thanks!

Todd

Vedanta
Level 1

PayPal Connect and sales taxes

Hi Chrea,

We are using the Quickbooks recommended app from within Quickbooks ("PayPal Connect for Quickbooks").

Can you recommend a paid app that would be better?

Thanks,

 Todd

Chrea
Level 6

PayPal Connect and sales taxes

Explore this connector. You can also connect Paypal accounts with multi currency transactions if required.

https://partnerstack.synder.com/quickbooks

 

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