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April 20, 2026
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In QB online plus, there is significant difference between Debit balance total and credit balance total for the period from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025

  • April 20, 2026
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QuickBooks Team
April 20, 2026

Hi there, Sooraj-gdsmiddle. To assist you effectively, could you please clarify if the discrepancy between total debits and total credits is in the Trial Balance or the General Ledger? Providing this information will help us pinpoint the issue and give you the right solution.

 

One common reason for an imbalanced total is a Journal Entry that was saved with only one line. To fix this, run a Journal report and set the Report period to Last Year. Then, look for entries where the Amount column doesn't have a matching offset.

 

Once found, open and adjust them as needed. For further assistance on this matter, I recommend consulting your accountant to ensure these adjustments are recorded correctly.

 

However, if you use third-party apps (like Shopify) or CSV importers, they can sometimes sync half of a transaction. To check for this, go to the Gear icon > Audit Log, and filter the User drop-down to System Administration to find any incomplete automated entries.

 

Additionally, switching between Cash and Accrual basis can cause imbalances if you have unapplied payments. If your totals balance in Accrual but not in Cash, you likely have Unapplied Cash Payment Income or Expense. To resolve this, open the unapplied payment and link it to its corresponding open invoice or bill.

 

Once these steps are complete, re-run your report (Trial Balance or General Ledger) to confirm the total balance.

 

If you have more questions, feel free to ask. We're here to help!