Hidden Tax Setup on SkyTab POS

Description: Review how to set up hidden taxes within the SkyTab POS system. These taxes can be used to take the tax value out of the base item price rather than adding to the price as normal. Specifically, perform the below steps:

• Set up the Tax
• No Tax Assigned to Revenue Class
• Test the Tax

For additional information on the various available tax settings, visit Accounting Settings.

Note: Be sure to check your local / state laws for rules around the usage of Inclusive / Hidden taxes.

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Set Up the Tax

1. Log in to the system.
2. Navigate to Manager > Settings > Accounting from the Order Entry screen.
3. Select Taxes to view the current list of taxes within the system.
4. Select the Add New Tax button in the lower-left corner of the screen to access the Tax Settings screen. 
5. Fill in the required tax Name and Amount.
6. Check the box labeled Never display tax on ticket (Hidden Tax).
7. Tap within the Assign Items box to begin determining which items will have the Hidden Tax applied.
8. Press the Save button to commit the changes. 

No Tax Assigned to Revenue Class

In order for the Hidden Tax to function properly, any revenue classes that have items with this tax must be set up so that they have no taxes assigned to them. If this step is not completed, the tax assigned to the revenue class will overwrite the hidden tax that you have attached to the item.

1. From the Taxes screen, select the Revenue Classes tab at the top of the screen.
2. Select each applicable revenue class and remove the taxes from the classes by pressing the Assign Taxes box.
   • Ensure all taxes are shown on the left side of the screen (so none are allowed).
3. Press Save to commit the changes.

Test the Tax

In order to verify if the tax setup was completed correctly, proceed by creating a new order and adding qualifying items. Make sure the correct Order Type is selected. If the tax line at the bottom ticket summary screen is zero, then it means the setup is correct. If not, make sure all of the items have the correct Revenue Class assigned.