Vertex Quantum's tax tools

Vertex Quantum contains six key tools that work together to calculate taxes. This table outlines Quantum's tax tools.

Tools Description
Development Kit Used by programmers to write the interface between Lawson and Vertex Quantum. This kit contains two ANSI C-language APIs.
Utility Kit Used to create and maintain the GeoCoder Database, Rate Database, Register Database, and Tax Decision Maker Database. This kit contains executable files that update your rate and jurisdiction information and generate reports and input for returns.
Tax Decision Maker Used to manage special taxing considerations, such as individual customers, customer classes, individual products, and product categories.
Rate Data File Contains tax rates (both current and previous) and other tax information. The Rate Data File uses the file name SEQMAST.
GeoCoder Master File Contains jurisdiction data and GeoCodes. The GeoCoder Master File uses the file name GEOMAST.

For more information on Quantum's tax calculation tools, see the Quantum for Sales and Use Tax User's Guide. For more information on the methods of assigning GeoCodes in Vertex Quantum, see your Vertex Quantum User's Guide.