cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
susan-wolz
Level 2

Void a check and the corresponding bill tied to it

Hi,

I have a check issued in our prior year's business, that has never been cashed by the vendor. I would like to void that check. If I do that, the system will prompt me to cut another check for the bill associated with that check. Can anyone tell me how they have handled a similar situation in their business?

Thanks,

Susan Wolz

Bookkeeper

Echo Systems

3 Comments 3
Adrian_A
Moderator

Void a check and the corresponding bill tied to it

Hello there, Susan Wolz.

 

I've got the steps on how we can void the bill and the check associated with it. Before doing so, I recommend reaching out to your accountant to ensure that voiding these transactions is the best way.

 

Then, here's how to void them:

 

  1. From the Expenses tab, select Vendors.
  2. Click the name of your vendor.
  3. Go to the Transactions List tab.
  4. Find the bill and click the drop-down arrow under ACTION.
  5. Select Delete and then Yes.
  6. On the Transaction List tab, locate the Bill Payment (Check) and then click the drop-down arrow.
  7. Click Void, and then Yes.

 

I've also added this article as your guide when voiding or deleting a transaction: Void or delete transactions in QuickBooks Online.

 

Let me know if you still need my help. Keep safe!

susan-wolz
Level 2

Void a check and the corresponding bill tied to it

Good morning Adrian,

I think the only problem I see with your recommendation, is deleting the bill, erases all record of it. It doesn't look like "voiding" a bill is an option. Is it?

Thanks,

Mark_R
Moderator

Void a check and the corresponding bill tied to it

I appreciate you getting back to us, @susan-wolz.

 

QuickBooks Online (QBO) only allows you to delete a bill transaction. Thus, voiding it isn't an option. Please know that you can only void a bill payment from that bill. 

 

The steps provided by my colleague Adrian_A above is the exact way to delete the bill and void a bill payment transaction.

 

You can check out this article to learn when to void or delete a transaction: Void or delete transactions in QuickBooks Online.

 

Keep in touch if you need any more assistance with this, or there's something else I can do for you. I've got your back. Have a good day.

Sign in for expert help
Ask questions, post replies & join our community of QuickBooks users.

Need to get in touch?

Contact us