QuickBooks Point of Sale 2016 Pro level

Delete or void receipts to clear QuickBooks transaction history.Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty ImagesQuickBooks helps your business keep track of transactions, payroll information, your budget and other financial data. When you complete a sale, you can store receipts in the QuickBooks database for future reference. QuickBooks recommends that you keep a record of all completed transactions, but you can delete old receipts if you no longer need them. QuickBooks also suggests that you void receipts instead of deleting them. Voiding changes transaction amounts to zero and marks the receipts as paid.Launch QuickBooks and click "Customer Center" at the top of the window.Click on the customer's name under Customers & Jobs, then click "Show" and "Sales Receipts." If you do not know the customer's name, click "Transactions" and "Sales Receipts."Filter receipts, if desired, using the Date and Filter By drop-down lists. Double-click the receipt you want to delete or void.Click "Edit" and "Delete Sales Receipt" to permanently remove the receipt from your records.Void the receipt by right-clicking in the "Bill To" field. Click "Void Receipt" and "Save." This marks the receipt as paid.

Tip

Only delete a receipt if you're sure you do not need it anymore. You may need to keep receipts for tax purposes or to issue a refund.