Manage and calculate sales tax

Automatically calculate sales tax on transactions, and use reports to prepare sales tax returns.

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Customise sales tax rates

Set up as many sales tax rates as you need.

Automated calculations

The sales tax on transactions is recorded for you.

Prepare sales tax returns

Use the sales tax report to complete a return.

Customise sales tax rates

Default sales tax rates are set up, initially to 0%, for tax on purchases, sales, and imports, and tax exempt.

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    Add or amend the default tax rates
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    Set up as many tax rates and components as required
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    Alter the tax rate on any line item if needed
List in Xero showing sales tax, tax exempt and tax on goods.

Automated calculations

Calculate sales tax on each line item in your invoices, quotes, purchase orders and bills.

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    The tax rate selected for each item is used to calculate sales tax
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    Sales tax on a transaction can be tax inclusive or exclusive, or no tax
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    Set up default rates for contacts, inventory items, and accounts
Sales tax calculator in Xero for tax on consulting.

Prepare sales tax returns

Run the sales tax report to gather information for completing sales tax forms for a selected tax period.

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    Get a summary of taxes by rate, component or account type
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    View an audit report with sales tax software to see the individual transactions
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    Sales tax figures can be generated using the cash or accrual basis
Sales tax software showing sales tax summary.

Accounting software for your small business

Run your business accounting online with Xero. Easy-to-use accounting software, designed for your small business.

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    Everything in one place
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    Connect to your bank
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    Collaborate in real time
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    Customise to suit your needs
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