To correct the sales tax liability on an invoice converted from QuickBooks Desktop, which items should be added when creating a zero-dollar sales receipt in QuickBooks Online?

To effectively address the correction of sales tax liability on an invoice that was converted from QuickBooks Desktop, the solution involves using a service type item to directly link the sales tax adjustment to the Sales Tax Payable subaccount. This method ensures that the sales tax is accurately reflected in the accounting records.

When creating a zero-dollar sales receipt, the service type item is beneficial because it allows for clean tracking and categorization of adjustments. By posting the sales tax to the Sales Tax Payable subaccount, it maintains the integrity of the financial statements and ensures that the sales tax liability remains consistent and verifiable. This approach aids in effective sales tax reporting and compliance.

Utilizing a service item specifically designed for sales tax adjustments also streamlines the process of adjusting liabilities without affecting revenue accounts, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and avoiding discrepancies in financial reporting.

The other choices lack the precision needed for this type of adjustment. Non-inventory items and bundles do not offer the direct association with tax liabilities in the way that a service type item does. Therefore, selecting the service type item focuses on the correct accounting treatment for adjustments to sales tax.