Transaction Date Question

[James Bucklew]

Hello all,

I'm a complete beginner to GnuCash and accounting software in general.  My
issue is that I have need to have two different transaction dates for two
different purposes.

1)  For paying a Gross Receipts Tax, I need to be able to have a set of
book where the transaction date for a check for services is dated on the
date that it is deposited in the bank.

2)  For Federal/State Tax, I need to have a set of books where the
transaction date for the check for services is dated on the date of
issuance of the check.  (Just of information: This will allow my 1099 forms
to match up.)

These two dates vary wildly .... I'm paid by insurance companies for
services rendered ... the issuance date of a check may vary by 2-4 months
from the time that I actually physically receive it in my bank account.

Is there a way to do this easily in GnuCash without having to maintain (and
fill in seperately) two completely seperate ledgers?

Best regards and thanks in advance,

James Bucklew