Set up tax rate

Setting up Tax Rates in Xero

You can add your own tax rate if needed. Your tax rates can apply to sales, purchases, or both.

  • In the Accounting menu, select Advanced, then click Tax rates.
  • Click New Tax Rate.
  • Enter a Display Name and add Tax Components.

A tax component is a percentage rate applied to an item when you use the tax rate. You can include up to 6 components in a tax rate. You can use the same component for both sales and purchase tax rates.

  • Click Save.
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