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bainmeister
Level 2

Accounting for Health Insurance paid for in advance while health ins liability account builds throughout the month

My expense for healthcare is paid at the beginning of the month (health insurance for the month of July is debited from my account on July 1).

My employER expense and employEE deductions accumulate into the health insurance liability account throughout the month. I would rather not leave the expense uncategorized all month long if I dont have to.

I was told that I would have to create and expense at the end of the month choose the category of "health insurance liability" and any remaining difference to be allocated to health insurance expense.

 

Is there a good (better) way to categorize the health insurance expense when it shows up in the banking tab and just apply the "liability" later as incurred ? I hope this makes sense.

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Candice C
QuickBooks Team

Accounting for Health Insurance paid for in advance while health ins liability account builds throughout the month

Hey there, @bainmeister

 

It's great to see you back in the Community. Allow me to point you in the right direction to figure out a better way to categorize the health insurance expense. 

 

Based on the details you gave, I recommend consulting with your accountant on this situation. They'll be able to give you the best accounting advice for your business. 

 

Keep us updated on what you and your accountant decide is right for you. We're only a comment away. Take care! 

bainmeister
Level 2

Accounting for Health Insurance paid for in advance while health ins liability account builds throughout the month

This is not really a solution. Thank you, but I am waiting on a solution.

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