This option rate forms the basis for input tax processing as required by law, and it also takes into consideration the changing financial conditions of a real estate object. You use option rates to define the basis for input tax distribution into deductible and non-deductible parts.

The validity period of an option rate is one calendar month; you therefore have to recalculate option rates each month.

In accordance with the costs due and the costs posted, you have to maintain option rates in the system in:

• Real Estate objects
• Settlement unit
• Correction items