Xero does not (yet) have dividend accounts in the standard chart of accounts, so new accounts have to be created. Create a new equity account – I chose:.
Is fully franked dividend paid in Xero a capital repayment?
Whereas a repayment to a shareholder or director of a loan is purely a capital repayment with no tax consequences. Hi Geoff how do you setup your P & L Appropriation account for Fully Franked Dividend Paid in Xero, as an Equity type account or an Expense type account ?
Thanks for your assistance It is definitely an Equity type account. I use Code 965 but you can please yourself so long as it is an Equity entry.
Give the account a “Name” (we recommend “Dividends”). Ensure that the “Tax” drop-down menu shows “No VAT”. Tick to “Enable payments to this account” (this will allow you to use the Dividends account when explaining bank payments in Xero). Your “Dividends” account is now ready to use.
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Xero is cloud-based small business accounting software for startups, growing companies, and established companies. Although Xero isn’t an ERP for complete enterprise resource planning, third-party add-on software integrations extend its functionality and range of business processes.
I use account 965 but you can choose whatever suits you. Xero is a bit different to accountants software programs like Reckon Elite or MYOB as it doesn’t seem to enable an “Appropriation Account” for payments such as Dividends and Income Tax but still works ok, just not pure accounting, which I prefer. Hope this helps.
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How do I explain bank payments in Xero with no VAT?
Choose an unused account “Code” (we recommend “965”). Give the account a “Name” (we recommend “Dividends”). Ensure that the “Tax” drop-down menu shows “No VAT”. Tick to “Enable payments to this account” ( this will allow you to use the Dividends account when explaining bank payments in Xero).