Tax Code Maintenance Window

This window appears when you select Tax Codes from the Administration Parameters menu

Note

The three character tax abbreviation in this window (VAT in the figure above) is determined by the setting of the 'Tax reference' parameter in Operating Options Window - Part Two.

Purpose

This window enables you to define tax codes and their rates and descriptions. It lists any tax codes that you have already defined.

Warning

We strongly recommend that you never delete tax codes, as there may be existing or historical transactions that use the code.

The prompts are:

Code

A code of up to two characters.

Description

A description of up to 20 characters. This can be changed at any time.

%

The percentage rate for the tax code. This can be changed at any time, to affect new transactions.

On completion

Press <End> to go to the Tax Options window.

On exit

Press <Esc> to return to the Administration Parameters Menu.