Here is a simple and fast fix of “Business Validation Error: Missing default Gratuity Account”. This error comes up because Tips are to be additionally enabled in QuickBooks before the sync. Once you enable them, the sync will go through with no issues.

Synder Transaction Tab Information

The issue regarded Square transactions, with Tips included. To make your transactions with tips automatically accounted for in QuickBooks, follow several simple steps:

STEP 1
Make sure the Tips (Gratuity) are enabled in your QuickBooks Company settings.

Check if the Tips(Gratuity) are enabled in your QuickBooks Company settings

STEP 2
Check if Account of Tips/Gratuity type and “Tips” or “Gratuity” exists in your QuickBooks Company Chart of Accounts. You can create one for this purpose.

how to check if Account of Tips/Gratuity type and “Tips” or “Gratuity” exists in your QuickBooks Company

STEP 3
Select your account for tips in the QuickBooks Online Advanced → Chart of Accounts settings to make sure the tips will go to the correct category once they are synced.
Go back to Synder and Sync Failed transactions again, this time they will go through.

how to select your account for tips in the QuickBooks Online Advanced

Congratulations! You have fixed the issue and now can enjoy automated accounting for Square tips with Synder.

Reach out to the Synder Team via online support chat, phone, or email with any questions you have – we’re always happy to help you!


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  • Vladislav Karotki

    Vladislav Karotki is a professional SEO and link-building specialist at Synder. With a background in marketing, he’s focusing on bringing significant impact to ecommerce and SaaS companies by amplifying their marketing efforts with strong SEO. He possesses extensive knowledge of online marketplaces like Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, and eBay, and brings the experience in leading influential YouTube campaigns to the table.

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