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Witholding Tax

Withholding Tax Account

Go to GL > Maintain Account

GL AccountDescriptionRemark
460-XXXWitholding Tax PayableUnder Current Liabilities
note

GL Account not compulsory to be the same.

Maintain Withholding Tax

Go to Tools > Maintain Withholding Tax

  1. Click New.

  2. Input the following data:

    Field NameExplanationRemark
    CodeSet a codeWTH-TAX15
    DescriptionDescribe the meaning/usage of this codeWithholding Tax 15%
    Tax RateWitholding Tax Rate15%
    Tax Account(DR)Expenses Account<<Follow document accounts>> if leave blank here
    Tax Account(CR)Set to Withholding Tax Payable accountAt GL\Maintain Account, create the Withholding Tax Payable account under Current Liabilities

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    Tax Account (DR) leave blank

  3. Click on Save.

Withholding Tax Purchase Entry

Available in multiple menus:

PurchaseSupplier
Purchase InvoiceSupplier Invoice
Cash PurchaseSupplier Invoice
Purchase Debit NoteSupplier Debit Note
Purchase ReturnedSupplier Credit Note
  1. In Purchase Invoice, insert the following columns:

    • WH Local Tax Amt
    • WH Tax
    • WH Tax Rate

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  2. Select the Withholding Tax Code in WH Tax column.

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  3. System will auto post the withholding tax double entry. Press CTRL + O to check the double entry.

    GL DescriptionLocal DRLocal CR
    Expenses Account (follow the document detail GL Account)XXX
    Withholding Tax PayableXXX

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note

Withholding tax amount will not add into the purchase invoice amount.

Payment of Withholding Tax

  1. Go to GL > Cash Book Entry..

  2. Create new PV.

  3. Enter Payee name.

  4. Select bank account to pay.

  5. In detail grid, select the GL Account (Withholding Tax Payable).

  6. Enter the withholding tax amount to be paid. Save it.

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  7. You can check the ledger report for Withholding Tax Payable outstanding balance