How can you exclude a duplicate bank transaction from the For Review tab in QuickBooks Online?

Excluding duplicate bank transactions in QuickBooks Online helps maintain accurate financial records, and the correct method to do so is by selecting the transaction and using the exclude option. When you find the duplicate transaction in the For Review tab, checking the box next to it and then selecting 'Exclude' from the banner allows you to remove it from the review process without deleting or altering any underlying data. This action accurately informs QuickBooks that the transaction should not be considered in your reconciled bank statements, thereby preventing it from causing discrepancies in your records.

Marking a transaction as reviewed does not remove it from the tab; it merely indicates that no action is needed on that transaction, leaving the duplicate still in the system. Removing from history is generally not a standard operation and could potentially result in loss of valuable transaction records. Deleting a transaction would completely remove it from your QuickBooks records, which is not always desirable, especially if you may need to reference it later. Therefore, the method of excluding provides a balanced approach to managing duplicates without compromising your financial data integrity.