Difference between revisions of "How do I edit VAT rates?"
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Go to {{Menu|Systems|{{RP}}|Maintenance Options|System Administrator|V.A.T. Parameters}}. | Go to {{Menu|Systems|{{RP}}|Maintenance Options|System Administrator|V.A.T. Parameters}}. | ||
| − | {{Note| | + | {{Note|title=PLEASE NOTE|text= If you do not have a "Systems" option, go directly to the {{RP}} option or refer to a person with higher access rights.}} |
There are 4 rates of V.A.T. that can be used. They change only with government legislation. | There are 4 rates of V.A.T. that can be used. They change only with government legislation. | ||
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** Here you can update the V.A.T. rate percentages and descriptions. See [[How do I edit VAT Rates?#Changing V.A.T. Rate Descriptions|below]] for More details). | ** Here you can update the V.A.T. rate percentages and descriptions. See [[How do I edit VAT Rates?#Changing V.A.T. Rate Descriptions|below]] for More details). | ||
| − | {{Example|text= | + | {{Example|title=E.G.|text= To alter the tax rate of V.A.T. rate 1 move to the {{DataPrompt|V.A.T. Rates :}} prompt and change the rate from 17.5% to 20.00%. This will increase the rate of V.A.T. by 2.5%.}} |
| − | {{Tip|title=Tip|text=The Fourth Vat rate is a "Spare" and as such you can amend the percentage as you wish. This is useful for example for a "Fuel" V.A.T. Rate.}} | + | {{Tip|title=Tip|text= The Fourth Vat rate is a "Spare" and as such you can amend the percentage as you wish. This is useful for example for a "Fuel" V.A.T. Rate.}} |
== Changing V.A.T. Rate Descriptions == | == Changing V.A.T. Rate Descriptions == | ||
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*On the {{DataPrompt|V.A.T. Rates}} line you will see a {{DataPrompt|Description}} heading, to get to this simply press {{KeyPress|Enter}} on the V.A.T. rate you wish to change the description on to get to its description. To change simply overtype with the required description. | *On the {{DataPrompt|V.A.T. Rates}} line you will see a {{DataPrompt|Description}} heading, to get to this simply press {{KeyPress|Enter}} on the V.A.T. rate you wish to change the description on to get to its description. To change simply overtype with the required description. | ||
| − | {{Note|title=PLEASE NOTE|text=It is recommended that the descriptions on the Main 3 V.A.T. rates remain unchanged.}} | + | {{Note|title=PLEASE NOTE|text= It is recommended that the descriptions on the Main 3 V.A.T. rates remain unchanged.}} |
| − | {{Tip|title=Tip|text=The Fourth Vat rate is a "Spare" and as such you can amend the description as you wish. This is useful for example for a "Fuel" V.A.T. Rate.}} | + | {{Tip|title=Tip|text= The Fourth Vat rate is a "Spare" and as such you can amend the description as you wish. This is useful for example for a "Fuel" V.A.T. Rate.}} |
== Other Considerations == | == Other Considerations == | ||
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* If you use regular journals, you will need to recalculate V.A.T. amounts on any V.A.T. relevant nominal centres. | * If you use regular journals, you will need to recalculate V.A.T. amounts on any V.A.T. relevant nominal centres. | ||
| − | == See | + | == See Also == |
| + | * [[:Category:Getting Started|Getting Started]] | ||
| + | * [[Getting Started - Stock Control]] | ||
| + | * [[Creating a Stock Item]] | ||
* [[How do I Credit Items Sold at a Previous VAT Rate?]] | * [[How do I Credit Items Sold at a Previous VAT Rate?]] | ||
| + | * [[How do I edit VAT Rates?]] | ||
| + | * [[How do I Create or Change Labour Rates?]] | ||
* [[How do I Change Prices in Platinum?]] | * [[How do I Change Prices in Platinum?]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:59, 21 August 2013
Contents
Summary
This article explains how to change the rates of V.A.T. in Platinum, with an emphasis on UK rates.
Details
Go to " Systems Reports & Settings Maintenance Options System Administrator V.A.T. Parameters".
 | PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have a "Systems" option, go directly to the Reports & Settings option or refer to a person with higher access rights. |
There are 4 rates of V.A.T. that can be used. They change only with government legislation.
Changing V.A.T. Rates
The following parameters can be amended:
- "V.A.T. Returns Frequency : (Quarterly/Monthly/Bi-monthly)"
- "V.A.T. Rates :"
- Here you can update the V.A.T. rate percentages and descriptions. See below for More details).
 | E.G.: To alter the tax rate of V.A.T. rate 1 move to the "V.A.T. Rates :" prompt and change the rate from 17.5% to 20.00%. This will increase the rate of V.A.T. by 2.5%. |
 | Tip: The Fourth Vat rate is a "Spare" and as such you can amend the percentage as you wish. This is useful for example for a "Fuel" V.A.T. Rate. |
Changing V.A.T. Rate Descriptions
It in possible, in the same option as above to change the individual descriptions on the V.A.T. rates should you wish to. This can be done as follows:
- On the "V.A.T. Rates" line you will see a "Description" heading, to get to this simply press <Enter> on the V.A.T. rate you wish to change the description on to get to its description. To change simply overtype with the required description.
| PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that the descriptions on the Main 3 V.A.T. rates remain unchanged. |
| Tip: The Fourth Vat rate is a "Spare" and as such you can amend the description as you wish. This is useful for example for a "Fuel" V.A.T. Rate. |
Other Considerations
- If you have a custom Report Generator report (i.e. one that had been written for your needs) that calculates the V.A.T. manually, this report may need to be amended to reflect the new rate. The above WILL not update the report. Please call our software support for further help after Tuesday 4th January 2011.
- If you have more than one company on your system (i.e. if there is more than one icon in the Platinum folder or on the Desktop to get you in to LIVE - e.g. not a test/training system) the above changes will have to be done for each company.
- If you use regular journals, you will need to recalculate V.A.T. amounts on any V.A.T. relevant nominal centres.
See Also
- Getting Started
- Getting Started - Stock Control
- Creating a Stock Item
- How do I Credit Items Sold at a Previous VAT Rate?
- How do I edit VAT Rates?
- How do I Create or Change Labour Rates?
- How do I Change Prices in Platinum?
