How do I delete everything and start again? (2024)

Deleting your data and starting over with a new company file would depend on your subscription level and how long you've been using QuickBooks, Pete. We'll provide further details and guide you through the process below.

You can reset your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account within ninety (90) days of sign-up. This is only for QBO Advanced, Plus, or Essentials users. For Simple Start subscribers, you need tocancel your current subscriptionand start a new one.

Please note that purging your account will delete all data in your company file, and restoring it isn't possible. When you're ready, here's how:

1. Sign in to your QuickBooks Online Company.
2. Once you're signed in, openthis link. Alternatively, you can change the URL to include /purgecompany
3. Example: Changehttps://app.qbo.intuit.com/app/homepagetohttps://app.qbo.intuit.com/app/purgecompany
4. The next screen will provide a summary of the items to delete. TypeYESto delete the data, then selectOK.

If your QBO account has been active for more than 90 days, you can't delete your data. Instead, you have tocancel your subscriptionand then start a new subscription.

For the complete guide to starting fresh with your company data, please see this article:Delete your data and start over in QuickBooks Online.

Moreover, you canformat CSV files in Excel to import transactions from MS Money.

you have multiple QuickBooks companies, you can use thesame login informationto save time. This way, you canswitch between companieseasily.

If you have additional importing concerns or questions about managing your QuickBooks file, leave a comment below. We'll get back to make sure to provide the assistance you need. Have a good one.