Tax Configuration

Configure tax rates and groups for your POS transactions.

9.1 Tax Rates

Tax rates define individual tax percentages:

1. Go to Sidebar > Administration > Tax Rates
2. Click Add Tax Rate
3. Enter:
   • Name (e.g. "VAT", "NHIL", "Service Tax")
   • Rate percentage
   • Jurisdiction and jurisdiction code
   • Whether it is compound (calculated on top of other taxes)
   • Effective date and optional end date
4. Click Save

9.2 Tax Groups

Tax groups bundle multiple rates together:

1. Go to Sidebar > Administration > Tax Groups
2. Click Add Tax Group
3. Enter a name and description
4. Select the tax rates to include
5. Optionally mark as the Default group (used when a taxable product does not have a specific sales tax group)
6. Click Save

9.3 Tax on the Sell Screen

• The default tax group is used when a taxable product does not have a specific sales tax group
• The current sale can be marked Taxable, Exempt, or Zero-Rated
• Tax mode overrides require supervisor approval (if configured)
• Compound taxes are calculated in sequence (tax-on-tax)