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Join nowSecurity Deposit returned to me but had deductions for painting and carpet cleaning. I put the security deposit in 1996 as a liability. How do I clear the liability and show the charges for the repairs?
Thank you for visiting the Community page for the first time today, needylady. I can assist you in clearing the amount posted to your liability account for the security deposit and show the charges for repairs.
Since you received the security deposit back from your previous landlord, you can record the check as a deposit. To start:
You can also run through the resources from this article for more hints on tracking bank deposits in our system: Record and make bank deposits in QuickBooks Online.
On the other hand, you may also consult an accountant for alternatives in clearing your liability account and posting the charges for repairs.
I suggest getting back to this thread if you need further assistance while tracking security deposits in our system. It's always my pleasure to assist you again.
@Angelyn_T Read the issue/ question for real this time. They ARE the tenant. THEY received their own security deposit BACK from the place THEY were renting.
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