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April 19, 2025
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How can you add multiple tax authorities.I notice that I have one tax authority currently with multiple rates available for them

  • April 19, 2025
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I should have different tax authorities recorded in my accounts with their specific rates set

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April 19, 2025

Ensuring you can successfully set up multiple tax authorities in QuickBooks Online (QBO) is our top priority, Gavin. Let’s get started and streamline your tax management effectively.

 

To add multiple tax authorities in QuickBooks Online (QBO), we can set up and manage sales tax rates and agencies for each tax authority. 

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to Taxes.
  2. Click Add tax and select Tax rate.
  3. Enter the Tax name (For example. Tax 4%) and Description.
  4. For multiple tax agencies, select the Tax agency under which you want to create this new tax rate.
  5. Select whether the new tax rate applies to Sales, Purchases, or both.
  6. If you've selected Sales, enter the Sales rate applied for the Sales transaction.
  7. Choose the Account type for this tax rate. Note: Usually it'll be a Liability account. If in doubt, please consult with your accountant.
  8. Select an option from the Show tax amount on the return line dropdown and Show net amount on return line dropdown. 

 

If you've opted for purchases, you can open this article and proceed to step 10 to complete the process: Create new tax rate.

 

In addition, you can check these articles about editing and deactivating tax rate:

 

 

Your experience is important to us, and we know that timely assistance is essential for you. We will actively monitor this thread if you need help with setting up sales taxes in QBO.  As always, we're here to make sure everything is taken care of. Have a nice day ahead!