How do I deduct 80% of a certain expense?

Thanks for checking in with us, sammyspijkerman-.

If you are referring to entering a deduction in a percentage way, that option is unavailable in QucikBooks Online (QBO). However, we can create an expense transaction and add a line item with the negative amount (which is an 80% deduction) on the transaction. This will deduct the total amount in an expense. 

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Thank you but once I do this, my balance will be off and not correct...

How do I fix this?

Hi there, @sammyspijkerman-.

We want to help you with your questions about the expense. However, we need more information about it to provide the right resolution and to get this sorted out promptly.

Can you share with me more details about what deduction you're referring to? If you can share an example, it would help us provide a solution without affecting the balance.

In the meantime, you can check the following article to know more about how to handle bills in QuickBooks: Enter bills and record bill payments in QuickBooks Online.

Please know that you're always welcome to post any questions you have in this space. Have a great day ahead. 

Let's say I bought dinner on my business card.

According to the Dutch tax authority, I can only deduct 80% of that expense as a business expense, the remaining 20% is not deductible.

How would I register this and especially in bulk since I have multiple transactions that need to be changed in this way by not affecting the balance on that business card I used for these expenses?

Hi there, sammyspijkerman-. 

For now, there's no option to let QuickBooks only consider that 80% of the expense transaction is deductible. Although, you can make a journal entry to decrease or increase an amount in your expense and financial reports. Here's how: 

1. Click the + New button and select Journal entry.
2. On the first line, select an account from the Account field. Depending on if you need to debit or credit the account, enter the amount in the correct column.
3. Proceed to the next line and select the other account you're moving money to or from. Depending on if you entered a debit or credit on the first line, enter the same amount in the opposite column.
4. Enter information in the Memo section to remind yourself why you made the journal entry.
5. Click Save and new or Save and close.

However, I would recommend reaching out to your accountant to make sure you're using the right accounts for the journal entry. 

Let me know if you have other questions. We're always here to help. 

Hello,

Is this reply still valid in 2024? Or have Quickbooks found a way to add a deductible % to an expense ?

Thank you

Hi JC2024. Thanks for joining the thread. The info above is still valid and I recommend using the  workaround provided above so you can achieve your QuickBooks goals. In the meantime, feel free to ask other questions. I'm here to help.