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I recently received funds from a Business loan. I am using these funds for Business expenses.
My question is, what is the best way to log the expenses that I am making using the funds from the business loan or do I log them like I normally would?
I was just a little confused because I learned that the loan would not be recorded as an income so I wanted to double check before I assume.
Thank you!
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Hello, @Neffy_20. It's great that you've always chosen the Community forum for your QuickBooks inquiries. I'd be delighted to share the process of tracking business expenses paid with a business loan.
It's efficient to record a loan in QuickBooks Online, Neffy_20. Let's begin setting up a liability account to record what you owe. Here's how:
Once done, record the money you got from the loan. Please follow the steps below:
You may want to read the detailed process and information. Check out this article: Set up a loan in QuickBooks Online.
I've also included the following article that contains information on how to record, edit, and delete expenses in QuickBooks Online: Enter and manage expenses in QuickBooks Online.
I'm always available at any time if you need further help with any QuickBooks-related concerns. Don't hesitate to click the Reply button below or post in the Community again. Take care!
Hello, @Neffy_20. It's great that you've always chosen the Community forum for your QuickBooks inquiries. I'd be delighted to share the process of tracking business expenses paid with a business loan.
It's efficient to record a loan in QuickBooks Online, Neffy_20. Let's begin setting up a liability account to record what you owe. Here's how:
Once done, record the money you got from the loan. Please follow the steps below:
You may want to read the detailed process and information. Check out this article: Set up a loan in QuickBooks Online.
I've also included the following article that contains information on how to record, edit, and delete expenses in QuickBooks Online: Enter and manage expenses in QuickBooks Online.
I'm always available at any time if you need further help with any QuickBooks-related concerns. Don't hesitate to click the Reply button below or post in the Community again. Take care!
The funds received from the loan are deposited into your bank account with your other cash on hand. Therefore, all expenses paid using cash are recorded in the same way. You can use Tags if those funds are restricted for certain uses (inventory, etc).
Also, there is no need to use a journal entry to record the loan received as @SirielJeaB suggested. Just make a deposit and assign the deposit to the loan payable liability account.
Thank you for your response.
I recorded the loan using a journal entry, does it make a difference if I record it this way vs making a deposit and assigning it to a loan payable liability account?
How would I record payments in QuickBooks once I start paying off this loan?
I have it set up on autopay and it drafts from my business account monthly starting this month. I do have my bank account connecter to QuickBooks, so I do pull my transactions from there.
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