Thanks for reaching out with your question regarding QuickBooks Self-Employed. I know how convenient it would be to have the ability to categorize things the way you'd like in your bookkeeping.

QuickBooks Self-Employed has provided categories that we believe can suit any transaction. At this time, you're unable to add new categories, and you'll have to select an option from the list as it's shown in your account.

I can appreciate that this is something that would greatly benefit you and your business needs, so I'd be happy to submit your feedback about this to the proper team. We're always looking for ways to improve our products, and this would be a great idea.

Let me know if I can help you in any other way.

Have a great day!

LAKingAuthor

Thank you.

What category do you suggest I use for when I am paying a consultant for my business?

They invoice me.

AddieC

Level 5

You're welcome.

I realize that getting some clarification or advice on which categories to select would be really helpful. For that type of advice though, I'd look to your accountant for their suggestions.

I've also come across this memo regarding this feature suggestion. Take a look at what our team says about Custom categories in QuickBooks Self-Employed.

I hope this helps.

Cheers!

CarsonsCove

Inventory, prototype molds and pieces, there are numerous things we are having to enter into a separate spreadsheet in order to track everything.

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