Adding a tax

  1. Select Configuration > Groups > Taxes.
  2. Click Add Tax.
  3. Specify this information:
    Tax Name
    Specify the name of the tax.
    Tax Number
    Optionally, specify the tax number.
    Description
    Specify a description for the tax.
    Account
    Specify the account applicable to the tax.
    Type
    Select one of these:
    • Percent

      Select this option to set the tax rate as a percentage of the menu item price.

    • Fixed

      Select this option to set the tax rate as fixed.

    Allow Exemption
    Select this check box to allow exemption of taxes from a check.
    Show on Receipt
    Select this check box to print this tax on a receipt.
    Rate
    Specify the tax rate.
    Active
    Select this check box to enable the tax in the selected revenue center.
    Start Date, End Date
    Specify the duration of the tax rate.
  4. Click Save.