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How to set up a contractor in QuickBooks Online

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 31
Image Alt Text Updated 5/24/2026 21:15

Note: This feature is limited for QuickBooks Online Free and QuickBooks Online Lite. Upgrade your plan to get more features. Go to Settings Settings gear icon., then Subscriptions and billing. Then select Upgrade your plan.

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