Can anyone recommend the format for importing transactions into QBO Self Employed? Attempting CSV with three columns Date, Description and Amount continues to fail

Importing transactions via a CSV file requires a specific format, mcmahon1130. I'm here to assist you in sorting this out quickly.

QuickBooks won't be able to interpret the data if you don't select the right columns during the mapping stage. Here are a few tips to ensure your CSV file is correctly formatted:

• Ensure your CSV file has exactly three columns: Date, Description, and Amount. If the category for the numbers is set to Currency, change this to General to remove the formatting, and attempt to upload the file again.
• The date should be  MM/DD/YYYY.
• Ensure the Amount column does not include currency symbols or commas. It should only contain numbers, with negative amounts for expenses and positive amounts for income.
• Ensure you don't import to a subaccount, which is a current limitation.
• Be cautious of special characters in your bank description, as they can hinder your file import. Ensure to eliminate any of these characters before attempting to upload the file.

Once transactions are in, you'll have to categorize them to ensure they are assigned to the correct line of your Schedule C.

That should cover everything! If you have any other questions besides importing transactions, drop them in the comments below. I'm here to help whenever you need it!