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eric-lynndon-brooks
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I just started using QB for a handyman business. I don't sell products, but customers reimburse me for materials. Can I put this down as non-tax (e.g. $50 for TV mount)

I make money off of my labor. This is generally small items purchased at a hardware store before a job. I'm already paying sales tax at the store, and they're just paying me back. Not sure how I should record this.

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JoanaC
QuickBooks Team

I just started using QB for a handyman business. I don't sell products, but customers reimburse me for materials. Can I put this down as non-tax (e.g. $50 for TV mount)

I'm happy to help you record the reimbursement from your customer, Eric.  

 

We can record this as a Billable Expense added to your customer's invoice. But before proceeding, we need to turn on this function to use. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon and select Account and Settings.
  2. Click Expenses on the left panel.
  3. On the Bills and Expenses section, click Edit pencil.
  4. Turn on the following:
    • Show Items table on expense and purchase forms
    • Track expenses and items by customer.
    • Make expenses and items billable.
  5. Hit Save, and click Done.

 

Visit this link and follow steps two and three to create a billable expense for your customer. If you want to mark this item as non-taxable, simply uncheck the tax box.

 

Moreover, let me share this article on running a report of your financials in QBO.

 

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any further questions regarding your expenses. Take care always.

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