Split transaction and figure 4.1 in the guide

[Mike or Penny Novack]

I was hoping for some kind of "dummy account" that would not interfere 
with Gnucash regular accounts and where all the amounts of those "Before 
tax" would accumulate. It was only something I was hopping for. Even if 
this is not possible Gnucash is still the best software I found after 
fifteen year of Quicken. Den

There are few limitations imposed by gnucash. "Dummy accounts" are 
certainly possible. But USUALLY what people are asking for is to have 
the effect of these dummy accounts without the addition of steps to 
their work flow. If you are willing to do the extra work (when entering 
transactions) there is very little you can't have.

Michael D Novack