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Project / Job Planning Lines VAT

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Hi,
 
When setting up project planning lines I have noticed that we have additional fields for VAT, VAT Line Amount and VAT% but I cannot understand the functionality provided behind them. I have entered data manually into them but these do not then interact with each other i.e. enter a VAT% and nothing updates in VAT or VAT Line Amount or vice versa. I have also created a sales invoice with values entered but again these do not pass through to the sales invoice as this uses the defined posting groups (Which I would expect it to do). 
 
Just wanted to check if there are any hidden reasons for these fields or if they are simply just for information as we have situations where the budgets are VAT inclusive so looking for a way to mange this.
 
 
Many Thanks 
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  • Suggested answer
    Bilal Haider Profile Picture
    414 on at
    Hi,
     
    These fields are not for user interaction that is why they are not available on page level by default.
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    Sahib Dino Profile Picture
    196 on at
    In Business Central’s project planning lines, the fields labeled VAT, VAT Line Amount, and VAT% are primarily intended for reference and don’t perform automatic calculations or interact with the posting mechanics.
    This means entering a VAT percentage doesn’t dynamically update the VAT amount or line value, and values manually added to these fields won’t transfer to the sales invoice, which relies on the predefined VAT posting groups for taxation.
    These fields are likely included to support manual planning scenarios such as tracking VAT-inclusive budgets, offering clarity in internal reports, or serving as placeholders for custom extensions or Power Automate flows that calculate VAT based on your business rules.
    For teams managing budgets inclusive of VAT, these fields can be used to manually reflect VAT for tracking purposes, or enhanced through custom automation if you'd prefer a smarter solution.

    Please verify if this answer helps you.
  • pmoorey Profile Picture
    115 on at
    Thanks @Sahib Dino ,
     
    That is basically what I thought. I think I will create my own fields instead and trigger the values etc. into here based on posting group calculations that way if these standard fields are used later for anything else I will not compromise them.
     
    Appreciate your time.

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