Are there any Dutch users of CB?

Dear John,

I'm able to add another tax rate, but... I can't have two tax rates for the same period. So;

• 21% is from 1 jan 2014 until 31 dec 2014

• The 6% rate I must set on 1 jan 2015 until 31 dec 2014

  As we've multiple tax levels in the Netherlands (21% tax, normal costs) and for example 6% on F&B. What are the consequences if I'm setting the taxes like this? What is the exact reason I need to use / set periods?

Just add one line on the Manage VAT schemes link with the 21% VAT rate. Once this is complete, head to Settings > Sales tax. Here you can add the additional 6% tax rate and any others that you need.

Hi John,

Thanks for your prompt reply.

This works - I think. Although. I must say these pages were quite hidden in the system.

In the NL we've 21% VAT. But sometimes 6% as well. I can't add multiple VAT values at the Manage VAT schemes link. I get this error. Am I doing something wrong?

"The from date must be a day after the previous close date"

I think it's still not very clear or I just don't get it.

• Michiel

Hi Michiel,

Head to Settings > Organisation > Tax and click on the Manage VAT schemes link. Delete the standard VAT scheme you have in place at the moment and add a new custom GST scheme for the same period.

Once you have created this scheme a new menu option will be available to Settings > Sales tax. You can add in as many custom tax rates as you like - these will appear when creating a new sales invoice instead of the standard UK 20%, 17.5% etc.

http://www.clearbooks.co.uk/support/guides/vat-schemes/how-to-set-up-custom-vat-rates/

Hope that helps!