​How to create tax in accounting app?

To create tax in Metro ERP's Accounting App, follow these steps:

1) Go to the 'Accounting' module.

2) Under the 'Configuration' menu, select 'Taxes'. 

3) Click the 'Create' button to add a new tax.

4) Configure the Tax:

  • Tax Name: Enter a name for the tax (e.g., Tax 9%).
  • Tax Type: Choose the scope of the tax (Sales or Purchase).
  • Tax Computation: Select the computation method. Options include:
    • Percentage of Price: Calculate the tax as a percentage of the price.
    • Fixed Amount: Set a fixed amount for the tax.
    • Percentage of Price Tax Included: Calculate the tax as a percentage of the price, including the tax.
  • Amount: Enter the tax rate.
  • Tax Scope: Choose whether the tax is for 'Goods' or 'Services'.
  • Tax Account: Select the account to which the tax should be posted. This is usually a tax liability or tax receivable account.
  • Tax Included in Price: If the tax should be included in the product price, check this option.
  • Active: Ensure that the tax is active.

5) Advanced Options (if needed):

  • Affect Base of Subsequent Taxes: Check this if the tax should affect the base amount for subsequent taxes.
  • Tax Group: Select a tax group.
  • Label on Invoices: This is the label that will appear on invoices for this tax.


6) Save the Tax:

  • Once you've entered all the necessary information, click the 'Save' button to create the new tax.


To get more details to create tax, please do contact us at  support@metrogroup.solutions