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Lisaaa
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how I decrease shareholder loan by paid shareholder salary in quickbook?

How I decrease shareholder loan by paid shareholder salary in quickbook?

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GenmarieM
QuickBooks Team

how I decrease shareholder loan by paid shareholder salary in quickbook?

Thank you so much for taking the time to post in our Community, @Lisaaa. We truly appreciate your engagement and understand navigating financial matters can sometimes be challenging. Your inquiry about decreasing shareholder loans in QuickBooks is an important topic, and I’m here to help you through it.

 

To effectively decrease the shareholder loan on your balance sheet, you'll need to create a journal entry accurately reflects this adjustment. This process is crucial for maintaining the accuracy of your financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

 

Moreover, I also recommend consulting your accountant for further guidance about the right accounts. They can also provide you with the best accounting advice for your unique business. If you don't have an accountant, you can check out this link to find one near you.

 

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BigRedConsulting
Community Champion

how I decrease shareholder loan by paid shareholder salary in quickbook?

I'd create a net/after tax deduction item and add it to the paycheck for the total net pay. Use the loan account as the account on the item.

 

After doing this, the paycheck will be for a 0.00 amount and the net pay amount will transfer to the loan account, reducing its balance.

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