Recurring expenses with past date

I'm here to make sure you're able to set up an expense as a recurring transaction, @Propaganda.

I'll show you how: 

1. Sign in to your QuickBooks Online account.
2. Go to the Expenses menu.
3. Look for the expense, and then click the View/Edit dropdown menu under the Action column.
4. Select the Make recurring tab at the bottom of the page.
5. Enter the necessary information and choose Save template once done.

For additional information please check this article: Manage recurring transactions in QBO.

I've also added this article that can guide you on how to manage expenses in QBO: Enter, edit, or delete expenses in QuickBooks Online.

Feel at ease to let me know if you have other queries with managing expense transactions. I'm always here to help. Keep safe and have a pleasant day.

Hi Rubielyn,

Thank you for your help. I did just that but QB pops up a message "The recurring start date can’t be before today". How can I put a start date that occured in the past? Is it possible?

Good day, Propaganda.

Let me help you with your recurring expense transactions.

What I can suggest is to manually enter the past expenses. You can create expense transactions even from years ago. Then, you can start creating recurring transactions from today's date. 

1. Go to the +New button and select Expense.
2. Enter the details needed especially the correct Payment Date.
3. Click Save and close.

You can use the articles Rubielyn_J shared for your reference.

I'll be here if you need anything else. We're available 24/7.

I guess it's not possible to create automatic recurring when past date is involved..

Thank you Alex.

Thank you Jess! I'm going to try this.