03.3- VAT & Tax Rates Configuration Guide
Ensuring full legal and fiscal compliance, TRAX POS supports dynamic multi-tier tax rates, tax-inclusive retail pricing (B2C), and automated tax breakdowns on thermal receipts and financial audits.
1. Global Tax Settings & B2C Compliance #
- From the main sidebar menu, navigate to Settings ➔ Tax & VAT.
- Tax-Inclusive Pricing Toggle (B2C Mode):
- When enabled (
ON), shelf and product prices displayed to customers already include applicable VAT. The system automatically calculates and extracts the net price and tax amounts during checkout and on printed receipts.
- When enabled (
- Tax Identification Number (TIN / USt-IdNr):
- Enter your registered government tax number (printed on all legal receipts).
Visual Reference: Tax & VAT Configuration Dashboard #
(Upload and insert the generated tax_vat_settings image here)
2. Managing Pre-Configured Tax Rates #
TRAX POS comes pre-loaded with standard European & international tax bands:
| Tax Bracket Name | Standard Rate (%) | Typical Application Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Standard VAT (Regelsteuersatz) | 19.00% | General merchandise, electronics, beverages, apparel. |
| Reduced VAT (Ermäßigter Steuersatz) | 7.00% | Essential groceries, bread, books, fresh produce. |
| Zero-Rated / Tax-Exempt | 0.00% | International exports, gift vouchers, medical exemptions. |
