Do I categorize PERSONAL debits (ie. friend paying me back or returned purchase) as "Personal > Income > Returned Purchase", or as "Personal > Shopping"? Any difference?

Hi there, @bgambrogi. 

QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE) doesn’t have a specific category for a refund. At this time, you can record the original purchase as an expense and manually exclude it once it’s reimbursed or refunded to keep your financial records accurate.

If you require further guidance, we recommend consulting your accountant for assistance.

You can also check this article if you want to learn how to use a Schedule C form to report your income and expenses in QBSE.

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