Brief description:
Learn how to set up tax-relevant fields and DATEV-specific attributes of a G/L account correctly.
Tax key and tax code
Field | Field Function |
Country code | Assignment of a country code for filtering the posting in the VAT return. |
Tax key | Defines the standard tax key that is pre-assigned in booking masks. |
Fixed tax key | Locks the field so that the tax key cannot be overwritten. |
Tax code (obsolete) | Only available for historical reasons - no longer used. |
DATEV automatic account
Activate this field if postings are to be exported or imported in DATEV format, e.g. at the end of the year as a complete export to the tax consultant.
Effect:
When exporting, no tax key is transferred, instead the gross amount is transferred.
When importing, Scopevisio uses its own tax key - even if DATEV does not provide a BU key.
Recommendation:
As a rule of thumb, if the DATEV automatic account is activated, the Fixed tax key field is also active.
Cash discount accounts
The cash discount account that was assigned to the tax key of the account in the tax matrix is visible in the cash discount account tax matrix. Changes can be made via the tax matrix.
You can also define an individual cash discount account if the posting does not have a tax key.
Filter out document from VAT return
If activated, posting records with this account are not included in the advance VAT return, even if the tax key is assigned.
Only use this feature in special cases. Consultation with your tax advisor or our consulting team is recommended.
Best practice
Maintain consistent tax codes in all relevant G/L accounts.
Also use tax keys for 0% postings.
Check DATEV exports in the preview for correct tax assignments.
Only use the VAT filter with clear tax justification.
Tags:
#G/L account #Taxes #DATEV #UStVA #Skontokonto