This applies to QB 2018 and newer
- In QB select LISTS then CHART OF ACCOUNTS
- Right-click any account in that list and select NEW
- Select Other Account Type and in the drop down select Other Expense, then continue.
- You can name the account something like “Startup Expenses”
- For Tax Line Mapping, assign it to Schedile C:Other Business Expenses
That’s it. Click Save and Close and you’re done. It’s just a matter of going back to your entries in the check register and changing the account to “startup expenses” or whatever name you entered for the new account.