Is there a way to get a sales tax setup format from a current GP user that works well? We are going to do our conversion soon, and we're hoping not to recreate the wheel while setting up sales tax. I realize we'll need to assign the appropriate codes/schedules/details to our specific customer ship-to addresses, but is the tax framework out there? We are based in Minnesota and also have nexus in California. Thanks in advance for any info.
*This post is locked for comments
Hi Steve, thanks for your reply.
Yes, we'll no doubt end up using a tax service, but we're not there yet. And we're not new to MN or CA sales tax, we get audited every three years by CA and occasionally by MN and come out fine. Also, I'm not looking for help with the process of getting the taxes set up in GP, simply a code framework that works well with the various city/county/district/state layers.
Thanks again.
I can't offer a documented process for getting the rates setup in GP for MN and CA, but I setup CA sales taxes manually quite a few years ago, so I'm generally familiar with the process.
If you are going to be managing the sales tax setup yourself, then you'll want to be familiar with the details, regardless of whether you get advice or data from someone. Ultimately, you are responsible for your sales taxes and you will have to maintain them.
For CA, I would start by reviewing the CA Board of Equalization web site:
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/pam71.htm
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqtaxrate.htm
They provide you with the piles of tax schedules and rates, and you'll probably need to spend several hours reading the various publications, how the tax rates should be applied, and getting familiar with the different layers of taxes (state, county, city, district, etc.). You may also need to get written guidance from the CA BOE to confirm your specific tax requirements, such as Origin vs. Destination tax rules, which are apparently a mix in CA.
http://www.boe.ca.gov/pdf/boe8.pdf
http://blog.taxjar.com/charging-sales-tax-rates/
Once you do get familiar with the requirements and get them in writing, and start to understand the complexities, and see what it is going to take to setup the various schedules, and then begin to realize that you will also have to be aware of any and all changes that occur to those rates--oh, and don't forget the reporting you will have to do in order to remit those taxes--you will probably then understand why most customers use a service such as Avatax.
It could be that your company has very few tax rates to setup, in which case it shouldn't be hard to setup and maintain them in GP--assuming your organization doesn't change or grow. But if your organization will require tax rates for a dozen or more jurisdictions and if your company is growing to new physical locations and states, then you will want to seriously consider a tax rate service vs. DIY.
Stay up to date on forum activity by subscribing. You can also customize your in-app and email Notification settings across all subscriptions.
#1
André Arnaud de Cal...
291,280
Super User 2024 Season 2
#2
Martin Dráb
230,214
Most Valuable Professional
#3
nmaenpaa
101,156
Share
Report
All responses (
Answers (