How do I balance a credit in Avalara when I use them to pay my sales tax? I am not sure if a "wash" bank account would work or how to set one up.

Hello there, @I Otter Be.

I'm here to help you today so you'll be able to use the Avala when paying sales tax in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Yes, you can create a wash account and use that account when paying the sales tax manually. Let me help guide you how.

First, create a wash account:

1. Click on the Gear icon.
2. Select Chart of Accounts under Your Company.
3. Click on New.
4. Fill in the desired information under Account.
5. Add/enter the account name (Wash Account/Avalara) under Name.
6. Enter the balance under the Balance section.
7. Click Save and close.

For additional reference about creating a new account in QBO, you may check it here: How to create a new parent account or subaccount.

Once done, select the account created when paying the sales tax by clicking on the drop-down arrow beside Bank Account.

That should do it. To learn more about sales tax, you may check these articles:

• Set up your sales tax
• Manage sales tax payments

Please know that I'll be right here to help you if you have any other QuickBooks or sales tax questions, just add a post/comment below. Have a great day ahead!