How to Add a New Tax in the System and Fix Percentage Entry Error

Clarification about the ability to add a new tax type and use it in the system.

Answer:

Yes, you can add a new tax type by following these steps:

1. From the dropdown menu, select Settings.
2. Go to Taxes.
3. Click on Create New Tax.
4. Link the tax to a VAT Payable account or any other account depending on the tax type.
5. Specify the new tax name in Arabic and English
6. Choose the tax code ( E , Z , O , S )
7. Set the tax rate “the tax rate is entered as a number without the “%” sign” – for example, if the rate is 15%, enter the number as follows “15”

   Note: If the rate is entered incorrectly and saved, the following error will appear:

   • The percentage Translation missing. Options considered were: – ar.activerecord.errors.models.tax.attributes.percentage.not_a_number – ar.activerecord.errors.models.tax.not_a_number – ar.activerecord.errors.messages.not_a_number – ar.errors.attributes.percentage.not_a_number – ar.errors.messages.not_a_number ”
8. After saving, you can add a sales invoice and select the new tax type.

Training Course:

• Here is the training course that explains how to add a new tax.

Notes:

• After adding the new tax type, you cannot delete it, but you can edit it even if it is linked to products associated with that tax type.