How can I include a register transaction but exclude it from the running balance?

Norman Drews
Norman Drews Quicken Windows Subscription Member ✭✭✭

I created a category where I want to keep track of the balance in a separate report but don't want the amounts applied to the account register. Is that possible?

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  • Rocket J Squirrel
    Rocket J Squirrel Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓

    Create a split transaction. Categorize the real amount as required, and balance it out with an equal negative amount categorized such that it won't appear in reports.

    Quicken user since version 2 for DOS, now using QWin Biz & Personal Subscription (US) on Win10 Pro.

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  • splasher
    splasher Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 6

    Only by putting the number in the Memo field, but then it is text and not a number that can be added/totaled.

    I have to wonder why? Please explain and maybe there is another way to get what you want.

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  • Norman Drews
    Norman Drews Quicken Windows Subscription Member ✭✭✭

    I had purchased a home with a tenant in it with the expectation to sell it after a few months to an investor. The tenant decided to skip out on rent payment during the transition. It is a cost additional to the purchase price that I want to account for in a separate report.

  • Rocket J Squirrel
    Rocket J Squirrel Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓

    Create a split transaction. Categorize the real amount as required, and balance it out with an equal negative amount categorized such that it won't appear in reports.

    Quicken user since version 2 for DOS, now using QWin Biz & Personal Subscription (US) on Win10 Pro.

  • Norman Drews
    Norman Drews Quicken Windows Subscription Member ✭✭✭

    I like that idea. Thanks!