Can I issue a receipt of payment through quickbooks?

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You can create a sales receipt or send an invoice marked as paid. Follow along below to get started.

Create a sales receipt:

1. Go to + New.
2. Click Sales receipt. 
3. Select the customer from the Customer drop-down. 
4. Input the sales info, such as the payment method.
5. Enter line items for the products and services you sold.
6. When you're done, hit Save and send to email the receipt. 

For more info, please see this article: Create and send sales receipts in QuickBooks Online.

Send a paid invoice:

1. Go to the Sales menu and click All sales.
2. Look for the paid invoice.
3. Click the drop-down arrow under Action and choose Send. 

For your reference, visit this link: Create invoices in QuickBooks Online.

Also, I've added this great article to help you change the appearance and layout of your sales forms like invoices, estimates, and sales receipts, head to customise sales form at this link for the detailed instructions.  

If you need further assistance in creating receipt of payment in QuickBooks, please leave a response below. I'm always here to help. Have a good one.