Manual entry of VAT in an accounting entry - Knowledge Base Office Maker / BiblioMaker

The presence of a VAT code in an entry line triggers a VAT calculation, either when you request it, using the Calculate VAT command in the Entry menu, or automatically, when you validate the entry.

Note that in the VAT lines calculated by the program, the VAT code appears preceded by the # sign. These lines cannot be modified.

You can also enter VAT manually. Simply leave the VAT code field blank and transfer the amounts to the appropriate accounts. In some cases, however, VAT can only be entered manually. Let's take the example of a carrier who sends you an invoice for the VAT collected when imported goods pass through customs, to which are added the customs charges imposed by the carrier:

Account Nr	Secondary label	VAT	Debit	Credit
6100 Purchase expenses	Customs fees	7	50.00
1170 VAT purchases 8.1%	VAT - Input tax	#7	4.00
1170 VAT purchases 8.1%	VAT customs payment		182.35
	Balance	236.35	236.35	0.00

The second line was first calculated automatically, then the third had to be entered manually by calling up account 1170 and leaving the VAT code blank.

Note: If you call the VAT calculation again, the manually entered VAT lines are deleted.