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    Split a transaction in Debits.com

     

    Navigate to the desired Company

    Navigate to the desired Company #

    First, make sure you’re working in the correct company file.

    • From the main dashboard or company list, locate and open the Company in which the transaction exists.
    • Confirm you see the correct company name at the top of the screen before proceeding.

    Click on the icon next to Save

    Click on the icon next to Save #

    Once you’re viewing the transaction you want to split:

    • Look for the Save button (often at the bottom or top-right of the transaction window).
    • Next to Save, there should be a small icon (e.g., a dropdown arrow, three dots, or gear icon) that opens additional options.
    • Click that icon to reveal the extended menu.

    Click on Split Transaction

    Click on Split Transaction #

    From the options that appear:

    • Select Split Transaction.
    • This will open a split-entry panel or a new window that lets you divide a single transaction into multiple lines (for different accounts, categories, or cost centers).

    Click on Add Transaction

    Click on Add Transaction #

    Inside the split window:

    • You’ll see at least one line already present for the transaction.
    • Click Add Transaction (or Add Line, Add Split, etc.) to insert additional lines.
    • Each new line represents another portion of the total amount you’re splitting.

    Click on Select Category

    Click on Select Category #

    For each line of the split:

    • Click on Select Category (or the category/account field) to choose where that part of the amount should be allocated.
    • This could be an expense category, income category, account, department, or project, depending on how your system is set up.

    Select the desired split and ensure the remaining amount is $0.00

    Select the desired split and ensure the remaining amount is $0.00 #

    Now define how the total amount is divided:

    • For each split line:
      • Choose the correct Category.
      • Enter the Amount (or a percentage, if your system allows it).
    • As you fill in amounts, watch the Remaining Amount or Unassigned Amount field (often displayed at the bottom or top of the split window).
    • Adjust the individual line amounts until the remaining/unassigned amount shows $0.00, meaning:
      • The entire original transaction amount has been allocated across your split lines.
      • There are no leftover or unassigned funds.

    This step is critical: if the remaining amount is not $0.00, the system may not let you save, or the transaction may be out of balance.

    Click on Save Transaction

    Click on Save Transaction #

    Once all split lines are set up correctly:

    • Review each line for:
      • Correct category
      • Correct amount
      • Any additional required fields (e.g., memo, class, project, tax code)
    • Confirm that the Remaining Amount is $0.00.
    • Click Save Transaction (or Save / Save & Close) to finalize the split.

    The transaction will now be recorded as a single entry in total, but internally allocated across multiple categories/lines as you specified.

    Updated on December 2, 2025

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