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sms2friends
Level 2

How can i record meal and entertainment expenses

I am getting confused that how can i record expenses for meal and entertainment


i want to record expense for meal which is for employes, and the other one for my guest

let say i paid 1$ for coca cola for my guest how can i record this expense in quickbooks


Thanks

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Best answer December 10, 2018

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SkinnyRaven
Level 8

How can i record meal and entertainment expenses

Make your expense accounts in your chart of accounts, use those from write checks, enter bills or enter credit card charges to track your expenses.

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SkinnyRaven
Level 8

How can i record meal and entertainment expenses

Make your expense accounts in your chart of accounts, use those from write checks, enter bills or enter credit card charges to track your expenses.

qbteachmt
Level 15

How can i record meal and entertainment expenses

You need TWO expense accounts.


"Meals and Entertainment" is for the entries that will be reported on your tax form as subject to the 50% limitation.


Coffee and food at the office (supplies expense) and meals at the office for the convenience of the employer (such as making everyone stay and work through lunch) or meals for/with employees (such as an annual review dinner or a Company dinner) are not subject to the 50% limitation, so put them in a different expense account.

toho-publishing
Level 2

How can i record meal and entertainment expenses

What other account could I use for the meals that are not deductible?

toho-publishing
Level 2

How can i record meal and entertainment expenses

so, what expense category you recommend to enter meals that are not deductible?

Monali
Level 2

How can i record meal and entertainment expenses

Hi there,

Can you suggest me a way of booking the following meals & entertainment expenses in QBO?

if the total meals expense incurred for $ 60.46 

Amount before tax = $ 44.75

                        Tax  =  $ 6.71

                        Total = $ 51.46

                      + Tips = $ 9

                        Total = 60.46

 

How would i record this? i usually record it with 50% HST on meals which means claimable tax is half of the tax amount i.e $ 3.36.

Looking forward to your prompt response!

 

Thanks,

Monali

 

 

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