Do positive transactions (Refunds back to me) get deducted from overall category expense total? For example i see refunds as positives in expense list..?

In QuickBooks Self-Employed, refunds you receive are recorded as positive transactions and do not automatically deduct from your overall category total. Once you see that deposit on the Transactions page, categorize it by selecting the same account you used for the original purchase. This step will properly offset the expense and ensure the record on your reports is accurate.

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