I can see how advantageous it is to create recurring invoices with start dates in the past, vibelearning. Let's send this suggestion to our product engineers so they can consider adding this feature in future updates.
I recommend sending an enhancement request to our product engineers. They continuously seek to fulfill our customer's needs, and your input is vital in deciding which features will be incorporated in upcoming updates. Here's how:
- Log in to your QuickBooks Online account.
- Go to the Gear icon in the upper right and choose Feedback under Profile.
- Type in your recommendation in the Share your feedback field.
- Click Next to submit.
Additionally, once your customers pay your invoices, record those payments to balance your income accounts. For the step-by-step guide on how to do this, you can check out this article: Receive invoice payments in QuickBooks Online.
I'll be here if you have other feature concerns or need further assistance managing invoices in QuickBooks. Drop your comments below, and I'll be sure to help you out.