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Export Data from QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Have you ever needed to Export Data from QuickBooks Online (QBO)? You may ask, why would I need to. We have seen clients go back to desktop version or simply just want a hard copy of the QBO data.

To export data file from QBO, you would think it would be an easy process or at least Intuit would make it easy but not the case. Lots of outdated posts online. Unless you have an old computer laying around, it may not be possible for you.

To export data from QBO, you must be using Internet Explorer 11.

If you have a new computer, you know that IE was replaced with Edge. Edge does not work exporting data from QBO. If you hit F12 in Edge while in QBO, you can emulate IE11 but it does not work. Several online posts say that IE10 will work. Not true. You can’t access QBO in anything under IE11, see screenshot.

I have several computers, only two still have Internet Explorer installed; one was IE9 and cant be upgraded because its on Vista and the other has IE10. When I downloaded 11 from Microsoft, I got errors saying does not work with my version of Windows. My work around on this old computer was to update the software to 8.1 where IE11 magically appeared. Success, I was able to get in and export the file. But hold on, not in the clear, I still cant see the data with the file given “export_company.qbxml”. You need QuickBooks Desktop QB file to convert the file from there.

Did you get stuck with your export of data and need help?
If you are in a similar situation, Virtual Bookkeeping Services can help take this off your hands for you.
Contact us today to get you on the schedule.

Review of Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner

This is our review of the Review of Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner.  Bought it back in February of 2010. Fast forward, its now 2017 for this post and we are still going strong! No issues, has worked flawlessly, scans every sheet, no joke! Love it. I do a mass amount of scanning for my business and this has never failed to deliver.

It has the ability to scan a large stack of paper and it also scans receipts (as long as you have them all lined up correctly). If your company has switched to paperless and you scan all your documents into the computer, this one will work well. Scans to PDF and image files.

This exact model I purchased has been upgraded but Amazon still sells this model, but boy is it pricey! Here is the link.review of the Review of Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner Also searched for the newer model that they also sell and it comes with wi-fi. Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap Document Scanner (PA03656-B305)

 

What is the difference between a W-2, W-3, W-4, W-8 and W-9?

Often the group of W forms at the IRS can be confusing to some to keep track of what is what. The most popular forms in the employment industry which are; W-2, W-3, W-4, W-8 and W-9.

If you have worked as an employee you may be most familiar with a W-4 form. This is a new hire form for employees to fill out which provides their name, address and filing exemptions with the IRS, so an employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay (example single and 1). W-4 IRS Form

A W-2 form is what you get at the end of the year to file your taxes with. This states how much you made throughout the year and any taxes that you may have paid. This form is generally filed by your employer or payroll company. W-2 IRS Form

A W-3 form is a summary report of all the W-2’s filed for the year.

A W-8 form is the least popular. It is for international hires that don’t reside in the United States to state their Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting. W-8 IRS Form

A W-9 form is for Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification for independent contractor (subcontractor) hires, which gathers their name, address and federal tax ID number or social security number. W-9 IRS Form

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