Create a Tax
How to Create a Tax in Muhasib ERP
Overview
This guide will help you create a tax definition with the approved rate, calculation type, and integration mapping.
The tax becomes selectable and can affect totals, postings, receipts, submissions, and tax reports.
Who can do this
You need access to Tax and Tax Add.
Before you start
Get written approval for name, rate/value, inclusive/exclusive/calculation behavior, effective date, authority/integration mapping, and GL accounts.
Before saving, check that the correct company is open and that you have permission to complete this task.
Where to find it
Back Office → Muhasib Financials/setup → Manage Tax.
Create a Tax
Step 1: Choose New Record
Step 2: Enter Short and Long Description
Step 3: Enter approved Value/rate
Step 4: Select Calculation Type
Step 5: Select Tax Integration mapping where applicable
Select Tax Integration mapping where needed.
Step 6: Save
Step 7: Assign to a disposable item and test Purchase/Sale
Check your work
Recalculate tax manually and compare and confirm invoice/purchase, Tax Report/Summary, integration response, and GL.
Take a moment to check your work before closing the window. This small check can save time later.
If something goes wrong
- Do not change an existing tax's rate to represent a new legal period without policy review.
Related guides
- Configure Tax Integrations
- Configure Item Pricing, Discount, Tax, and Commission
- Review the Tax Report