The next step is to create the tax rate structure. To enter tax rates:
- Expand Expense by clicking on the arrow .
- Expand Taxes by clicking on the arrow .
- Click on Tax Rate.
- Click on the Add button.
- Fill in the following fields:
Operating Unit: Applies tax rate to single Operating Unit. If the field is left empty, the rate will apply to all Operating Units. (If T&E Option "Expense - VAT Rate" is set to Operating Unit)
- Department: Taxes can be setup by user's home Department as well. In order to enable the option to setup taxes by Department go to Options → T&E Options click on the link Expense – VAT Rate and update the "Setup By" field to "Department". After the sign our you will be able to select a Department in the Tax Setup screen.
- Active*: Check the box if this tax code is to be available for selection now. (Checked by default)
- Location: Applies tax rate to single Location. If the field is left empty, the rate will apply to all Locations. (If T&E Option "Expense - VAT Rate" is set to Location)
- Expense Type*: The expense type that this tax rate is applicable.
Country*: The country in which this tax rate is applicable.
State*: If a specific state is subjugated to this tax rate, enter it here
Currency*: The currency in which this tax rate is applicable
Effective Date*: The date in which the tax rate takes effect.
- Description: Enter text to further identify the tax rate. This field is limited to 255 characters.
Tax 1*: VAT will be charged to this code (The code must first be created. See Tax Code.)
Tax 1 Rate %*: The rate for the Tax 1 Code.
- Tax 1 Calculation*: Defaults to VAT: Based on Total Amount
- Tolerance (%)*: If a tolerance is allowed from the tax calculation
- Recovery (%)* : If there is a recovery percentage allowed from the tax calculation
Tax 2 Code: An optional second level tax code.
Tax 2 Rate %: The rate for the Tax 2 Code.
- Tax 2 Calculation*:
- VAT: Prorated - If the tax calculation is prorated.
- VAT: Based on Total Amount - If tax amount is calculated based off the business total.
- Tolerance (%)*: If a tolerance is allowed from the tax calculation
- Recovery (%)*: If there is a recovery percentage allowed from the tax calculation
- Click Save.
- Repeat the above processes until all required tax rates are entered.
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