Can you do classes in QuickBooks Online?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Mar 27, 2026
You should consider setting up classes in QuickBooks Online for business accounting and bookkeeping. Classes consist of a freeform list you can use to “tag” your transactions in QuickBooks Online.
What are the four types of products and services QuickBooks Online uses?
When you add products and services as items in QuickBooks, you give them a type. There are four item types: inventory, non-inventory, services, and bundles. These help you categorize the products and services for better tracking.
How do I add a category to a product in QuickBooks Online?
Create a category
- Go to the Sales menu, then select Products and Services.
- Select the dropdown More ▼, then Manage categories.
- Select New category, then enter the name of the category. Note: If you need a create a sub-category, select Is a sub-category checkbox and the main category.
- Select Save.
How many products and services can you have in QBO?
You can set up as many price rules as you want, but less than 10,000 works best in QBO. To create a pricing rule, choose Gear→Lists→All Lists.
What is the purpose of the products and services list in QuickBooks Online?
The products and services on your list will show up on your customer estimates, invoices, sales receipts, purchase orders, vendor bills and expenses. When you run sales reports that include your products and services it will be easy for you to determine your sales trends.
What is a QuickBooks category?
In QuickBooks Online, categories are used to classify products and services (usually represented by items) your company sells to customers. Method:CRM’s Items App allows you to create and edit categories that sync with your QuickBooks Online account. This feature is available in QuickBooks Online only.
What are QBO categories?
In QuickBooks Online, categories are used to classify products and services (usually represented by items) your company sells to customers. Method:CRM’s Items App allows you to create and edit categories that sync with your QuickBooks Online account.
What is the purpose of the products and services list in QBO?
How many products and services can you have in QuickBooks Online?
Can you create your own categories in QuickBooks?
As of now, the option to add new categories in the program is unavailable. Please note that the Self-Employed version doesn’t have an Accounting menu or Chart of Accounts, like QBO. This is the reason why you can’t create another category.
