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  • September 23, 2025
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Why is there no way to set up a non- trust account?

Best answer by JKibler

Its not clear to me based on your question what you are seeking as there are different types of “non-trust account(s)”. For example our firm uses two operating accounts. One is for legal fee income. The other is for “operating retainers” i.e. money that cannot be deposited to trust per IARDC IOLTA regulations but we do not consider income for taxable purposes or partnership purposes as it may be subject to reimbursement.

Smokeball only provides account receivable management for your operating account. You must use quickbooks online or xero to set up an operating account. SB will push income received and costs advanced to your QBO or Xero. These platforms allow you to do bank transaction downloads, payroll, credit cards, financial statements, etc.

Your question suggests that you need additional training / assistance for a critical need. ​@Chad Holaway.

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  • September 25, 2025

Its not clear to me based on your question what you are seeking as there are different types of “non-trust account(s)”. For example our firm uses two operating accounts. One is for legal fee income. The other is for “operating retainers” i.e. money that cannot be deposited to trust per IARDC IOLTA regulations but we do not consider income for taxable purposes or partnership purposes as it may be subject to reimbursement.

Smokeball only provides account receivable management for your operating account. You must use quickbooks online or xero to set up an operating account. SB will push income received and costs advanced to your QBO or Xero. These platforms allow you to do bank transaction downloads, payroll, credit cards, financial statements, etc.

Your question suggests that you need additional training / assistance for a critical need. ​@Chad Holaway.