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summary: Manage VAT (Value-Added Tax) rates used when recording expenses in Manor. Set up tax rates for different jurisdictions and applies them to expenses for accurate cost tracking and reporting.
keywords: VAT rates, tax rates, VAT, value-added tax, expense tax, tax management, expense setup, VAT management
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# VAT Rates

## Introduction

VAT rates define the tax percentages applied to expenses in your projects. By setting up VAT rates, you ensure accurate tax calculation and reporting when recording employee expenses. Different regions may have different VAT rates, so Manor allows you to configure multiple rates and apply them to expenses based on jurisdiction.

## Key Fields

When managing VAT rates, you work with these fields:

- **VAT rate name** - A descriptive name for the rate (e.g., "24% VSK", "11% VSK", "0% VSK")
- **Rate** - The percentage value (e.g., 24.00 for 24%, 11.00 for 11%, 0.00 for 0%)
- **Firm** - Optional field to restrict this rate to a specific firm. Select "All firms" to make it available to all firms

## Managing VAT Rates

### View VAT rates

To view all VAT rates in your system:

1. Click **Management** in the left sidebar
2. Click **VAT rates**

You'll see a list of all configured VAT rates with their names, percentage values, and assigned firms.

![VAT rates list page showing configured rates with names and percentages](../screenshots/vat-rates-list.png)

### Creating a VAT rate

To add a new VAT rate:

1. Click **Management** in the left sidebar
2. Click **VAT rates**
3. Click **New VAT rate** button in the top right
4. Enter the **VAT rate name** (e.g., "24% VSK")
5. Enter the **Rate** (e.g., 24.00 for 24%, 11.00 for 11%, 0.00 for 0%)
6. Optionally select a **Firm** if this rate applies only to that firm (default is "All firms")
7. Click **Save**

The VAT rate is now available when recording expenses in projects.

### Editing a VAT rate

To modify an existing VAT rate:

1. Click **Management** in the left sidebar
2. Click **VAT rates**
3. Click on any row in the VAT rates table to open the edit dialog

![Edit VAT rate dialog showing the form with Delete and Save buttons](../screenshots/vat-rates-edit.png)

4. Update the **VAT rate name** or **Rate** fields as needed
5. Optionally change the **Firm** to restrict the rate to a specific firm
6. Click **Save**

### Deleting a VAT rate

To remove a VAT rate:

1. Click **Management** in the left sidebar
2. Click **VAT rates**
3. Click on the VAT rate you want to delete
4. Click **Delete**
5. Confirm the deletion

> Note: Only delete VAT rates that are no longer in use to avoid disrupting existing expense records.

## Best Practices

- **Name clearly** - Use descriptive names that clearly indicate the percentage (e.g., "24% VSK", "11% VSK", "0% VSK")
- **Maintain accuracy** - Double-check percentages when adding or updating rates to ensure compliance with local tax regulations
- **Use appropriate formatting** - Enter rates as numbers (e.g., 24.00 for 24% VAT)
- **Organize by firm** - If you have multiple firms with different tax requirements, assign VAT rates to specific firms using the Firm field
- **Archive old rates** - When tax rates change, create new rates rather than modifying existing ones so historical expense data remains accurate