fondo-common-errors
'Diagnose and fix common Fondo issues including integration sync failures,
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fondo-pack
Claude Code skill pack for Fondo (18 skills)
Installation
This skill is included in the fondo-pack plugin:
/plugin install fondo-pack@claude-code-plugins-plusClick to copy
Instructions
Fondo Common Errors
Overview
Quick reference for common Fondo platform issues and their resolutions.
Integration Sync Issues
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transactions not appearing | Plaid connection expired | Dashboard > Integrations > Re-connect bank |
| Gusto data stale | OAuth token expired (90-day limit) | Re-authorize in Integrations |
| Stripe revenue missing | Webhook not configured | Connect Stripe in Dashboard > Integrations |
| Duplicate transactions | Multiple connections to same bank | Remove duplicate in Integrations |
| Payroll amounts wrong | Mid-period payroll change | Notify Fondo CPA via Dashboard > Messages |
Categorization Errors
| Error | Fix |
|---|---|
| Software expense marked as Office | Recategorize in Transactions, Fondo learns |
| Contractor marked as Vendor | Ensure 1099 classification matches in payroll |
| Inter-company transfer as Revenue | Mark as Transfer in Transactions |
| R&D expense not flagged | Tag employee/activity as R&D in Dashboard |
R&D Credit Issues
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Credit is $0 | No qualifying W-2 employees | Hire W-2 (not 1099) for R&D work |
| Credit lower than expected | Activities not properly documented | Schedule call with Fondo CPA team |
| Ineligible (>$5M revenue) | Exceeds startup threshold | Credit still available, just not payroll offset |
| Missing contractor hours | Time tracking not connected | Upload contractor time logs manually |
Escalation
- Dashboard > Messages > New Message (response within 1 business day)
- Schedule call with CPA team via Dashboard > Support
- For urgent tax deadlines: email support@fondo.com
Resources
Next Steps
For diagnostic data collection, see fondo-debug-bundle.