Using the Transfer VAT Field

This topic describes how to use the Transfer VAT field.

After you select the Transfer VAT check box, you must also:

  • Set up the Transfer A/R VAT Tax Code and Transfer A/P VAT Tax Code on the Tax Systems form.
  • Set up the A/R Account and A/P Account on the Tax Codes form.
  • Set up the VAT A/R Received Account field and VAT A/P Paid Account on the Tax Codes form.

For A/R, after you reconcile a deposit on the Bank Reconciliations form, the system:

  • Calculates the VAT amount to be transferred.
  • Creates journal entries by debiting the A/R tax account with the calculated VAT amount and crediting the VAT A/R Received Account.
  • Transfers the VAT amount from the A/R Tax Account to the VAT A/R Received Account.

For A/P, after you reconcile a payment on the Bank Reconciliations form, the system:

  • Calculates the VAT amount to be transferred.
  • Creates journal entries by crediting A/P Tax Account with the VAT amount and debiting the VAT A/P Paid Account.
  • Transfers the VAT amount from the A/P Tax Account to the VAT A/P Paid Account.

The system automatically updates A/P payments during bank reconciliation. However, the system does not automatically update A/R deposits during bank reconciliation. Customer A/R deposits must be manually entered on the Bank Reconciliations form.

You will need to run the Bank Reconciliation - Compression Utility occasionally to purge transactions related to deposits.

Caution: 
Before clearing the Transfer VAT check box, make sure you have reconciled and processed all payments and deposits so VAT taxes are paid correctly. You must also remove the value in the Transfer A/R VAT Tax Code and Transfer A/P VAT Tax Code before clearing the Transfer VAT check box or the system displays a warning message.
Note:  VAT recognition upon bank reconciliation is not available in a multi-site environment. It is intended for a single-site environment.