Re: How to include GST

[adrian <ad...@sn...>]

Dieter Simader wrote:
> 
> It also works for the AR and AP screens. You get both GST accounts listed
> and then you fill in either one. Just label them appropriatly to
> distinguish between the two.

Using "add transaction" , enter the data, then "update form" includes
both types of GST so the result is incorrect. One way arround the
problem would be to create 2 vendors, one for capital GST and one for
non-capital GST. The best solution would be to have a drop down box that
enables the user to select the type of tax account.

An additional thought partly related is when the "tax included" button
is selected that the ammount of tax is calculated and put into that tax
account. This may be undesireable for some. An additional button may be
required "calculate tax"

To make matters worse in a single invoice there may be capital and
non-capital GST items, in which case the invoice will need to be entered
twice OR manually enter the values and not "update form" ..... thinking
this is were the second button , "calculate tax", on by default, can be
used. If it is off and "tax included" off, then "update form" simply
adds ammount and taxes.   

Everytime you add complexity someone will want more or ask for a
variation to suit  local conditions.  I think the above adds greater
flexibility. I have not looked at AR, but a similar solution may be
applicable.

Adrian
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