Can I match a bank transaction that is split between payroll and dividends to the corresponding payroll entry (the amounts will not be the same)?

I appreciate you for explaining the detailed scenario in your bank transactions, @cooganjill. Specifically, your payroll entries that keeps on getting duplicates, and you want to match them since it creates discrepancies in your records. I am here to help you clear things up.

To answer your question, you cannot match bank transactions that have different amounts. Since you already have an entry for this undertaking, you do not need to go and separate the bank transactions for PAYE and dividends. 

You can keep the balance of your book by excluding the duplicate entries. This option will clear up the excess amount that creates the imbalance in your account. 

Additionally, QuickBooks will avoid redownloading them since they are in the Exclude section, and they will see it as existing in the system, but it will not affect your book.

Here's how:

1. In your Bank Transactions, go to the Posted section.
2. Put a check mark next to those duplicate payroll entries.
3. Once done, click the Undo button below.
   
4. Go back to the Pending section.
5. Place a check mark beside those transactions and choose the Exclude tab underneath.
   

I also recommend reaching out to your accountant on or before doing this to make sure your book will not be damaged and avoid excluding correct entries.

Having a balanced account will make sure the accuracy of your financial flow and generate correct data. Leave a comment below if you need additional assistance. Have a good one.