Q1. How do I add a new GST/VAT profile?
Under Settings > Configurations > GST Profiles/VAT Profiles
Clicking on + New Profile will add a new GST/VAT profile.
The newly created GST/VAT profile should show up in the list of GST/VAT profiles.
Q2. How do I edit a GST/VAT profile?
Under Settings > Configurations > GST Profiles/VAT Profiles
Click on the menu (3 dots) on your desired GST/VAT profile to edit, and choose Edit.
Modify the fields (name, type or rate) as desired.
Q3. How do I use a GST/VAT profile?
Before using VAT profiles in business transactions, you must first adjust the transaction VAT settings under the transaction settings.
Choose between GST/VAT Included in Price or GST/VAT Excluded in Price.
After selecting either GST/VAT included in Price or GST/VAT excluded in Price, a new Select GST/VAT field will appear.
You can choose from the pre-existing GST/VAT profiles, or select profiles that were added in.
The tax amounts will then be updated accordingly, on the transaction total summary.
Q4. Can I use a GST/VAT profile for shipping?
Yes, you can use a GST/VAT profile for shipping.
For more information, refer to How can I add VAT for shipping fees to my invoice?
Q5. What is a GST/VAT type?
GST/VAT Type refers to the categorization of the VAT profile.
This is pre-selected by Jaz. New GST/VAT profile types cannot be added in.
Q6. Will changing or deleting the GST/VAT profile affect existing data?
If you change the GST/VAT profile via Configurations, the change will show up in any transactions that will make use of the GST/VAT profile moving forward. Transactions already created will not be affected.
However, if the change is made on a transaction level, only the GST/VAT profile for the transaction itself will be affected.