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How to Fix QuickBooks credit card processing not working?

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  Let's troubleshoot why your QuickBooks credit card processing isn't working. Here's a breakdown of common causes and how to fix them: 1. Basic Checks Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try browsing other websites. QuickBooks Updates: Make sure QuickBooks is up-to-date. Go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop . Restart: Restart QuickBooks and your computer. 2. Verify Account Information Merchant Service Center: Log in to your Intuit Merchant Service Center account. Check for any alerts or notifications. Verify your account details, including bank account information and business type. Ensure your industry type is correctly set, especially if you process special commercial codes for business credit cards.   3. Card and Transaction Details Accuracy: Double-check the credit card number, expiration date, and CVV code. Typos are a common culprit. Customer Address: Use the customer's address exactly as it appears on thei...

How to convert QuickBooks file to older version?

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  Converting a QuickBooks file to an older version is not directly supported by Intuit, the company behind QuickBooks. QuickBooks is designed to be forward-compatible, meaning newer versions can open files from older versions, but older versions cannot open files from newer versions. However, there are a few workarounds you can try if you need to make a file compatible with an older version of QuickBooks: 1. Export Data and Recreate the File If you need to use the data in an older version of QuickBooks, you can export the data from the newer version and then import it into the older version. Here's how: Export Lists: Go to  File  >  Utilities  >  Export  >  Lists to IIF Files . Export lists like customers, vendors, items, and accounts. Export Reports: Export key reports (e.g., Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) to Excel for reference. Recreate the Company File: Open the older version of QuickBooks. Create a new company file and manually en...

How to fix QuickBooks Error 6190 83 after updates?

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  QuickBooks Error 6190, 83 usually occurs when multiple users try to access a company file in Single-User Mode , or there is a corrupted file, network issue, or mismatch between transaction and company file . Here's how to troubleshoot and resolve the issue after an update.   Step 1: Verify Hosting Settings Open QuickBooks on the server computer . Click File > Utilities . If you see Host Multi-User Access , do not select it. If you see Stop Hosting Multi-User Access , click it and restart QuickBooks.   Step 2: Rename the .ND and .TLG Files Navigate to your company file location (e.g., C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files). Locate files with the same name as your company file but with extensions .ND and .TLG (e.g., CompanyFile.qbw.nd and CompanyFile.qbw.tlg). Right-click each file and select Rename . Add .old at the end (e.g., CompanyFile.qbw.nd.old). Restart Quick...

How to Fix QuickBooks Desktop not calculating payroll taxes?

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  There are several reasons why QuickBooks Desktop might not be calculating payroll taxes correctly: Outdated QuickBooks Desktop and Tax Tables: Solution: Go to Employees > Get Payroll Updates . Select Download Entire Update and then Update . Install the updates. Incorrect Employee Setup: Solution: Go to Employees > Employee Center . Double-click on the employee. Go to Payroll Info > Taxes . Federal: Verify Filing Status and Allowances . State: Verify state-specific tax information. Wage Limits Reached: Solution: Check if wage limits for Social Security or Medicare have been reached for the employee. Payroll Item Setup Issues: Solution: Review the setup of payroll items (e.g., wages, deductions, contributions) for accuracy. Incorrect Tax Rates: Solution: Ensure that the correct tax rates are entered in QuickBooks for federal, state, and local taxes. Data Corruption: Solution: Run the Verify and Rebuild Da...

How to manually add transactions to QuickBooks online

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  1. Access the "Banking" Tab In QuickBooks Online, navigate to the "Banking" tab on the left-hand side of your screen.   2. Find the Account Locate the specific bank or credit card account you want to add transactions to. 3. Add a Transaction Click "New": At the top of the transaction list, click the "New" button. Select Transaction Type: Choose the appropriate transaction type: Check: For payments made by check. Deposit: For cash or check deposits. Journal Entry: For adjustments or transfers between accounts. Credit Card Charge: For purchases made with a credit card. 4. Enter Transaction Details Date: Enter the transaction date. Payee/Customer: Enter the name of the payee (for expenses) or the customer name (for income). Amount: Enter the transaction amount. Category: Select the appropriate category from the dropdown menu. For Expenses: Choose the relevant expense account (e.g., Rent, Utilities, Advertising). For ...