These can be recorded as an expense to be paid, @mbarth.
The system isn't designed to track sales tax automatically for non-sales transactions like bills. First, create an Expense account. Here's how:
- Go to the Company menu, and click Chart of Accounts.
- In the Chart of Accounts window, right-click anywhere and click New.
- In the Choose Account Type window, select Expense, then click Continue.
- Enter the Account Name, and other details, then click Save & Close.
Once you create the bill, you'll track sales tax and shipping by going to the Expenses tab instead and selecting the expense account you've created above. Enter the sales tax amount in the Amount column, and ensure that any detail in this transaction adds up to the correct total after clicking Recalculate.
If you want to track them to be paid later, you can review this article for further guidance: Track sales tax on purchases from vendors.
Moreover, the following steps can be tricky. You can seek professional advice from your accountant to handle these transactions properly. They can give you a seamless process for recording these transactions to ensure your accounts' accuracy.
Please feel free to get in touch with me here for any additional questions about organizing your transactions. The Community always has your back. Keep safe always.
