Tax Formula - Setup Window: Brazil and India

Use this window to define possible tax formulas for determining how the tax amount or other return values are calculated.

Note Note

Each tax type in a tax type combination must have its own formula.

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To access this window, choose Administration Setup Financials Tax Tax Engine Configuration .

Code
Specify a code for the tax formula.

Description
Describe the tax formula.

Tax Type
To select the tax type that was defined in the tax type combination, click . All the return value codes and attribute codes automatically appear in the variable grid. You cannot change these return values. After you save the formula, this field becomes non-editable.

Refresh Parameter
Updates the attributes and the return values of the tax type in the variable table.

Operation
To select an available operation, click . For more information, see Tax Formula - Setup Window Operation Field: Brazil and India.

Insert
Adds the selected operation to the formula.

Variable
Specify a variable for the formula, either manually or by selecting from the list.

Formula Output
Click (Link Arrow) to display the formula return values.

Formula Input
Click (Link Arrow) to display the formula attributes.

Parameter
Specify the valid parameters, either by selecting from the list or by entering values manually. Options include: Parameters from marketing documents Tax attributes code Return values code Note All the tax attributes and return values used in the formula should be listed in the tax parameter table. A formula must include all the return values defined in the tax parameter table under Formula Output. Entering an invalid parameter generates an error message when you try to save your changes. The system removes your entry and opens the Choose from List window to let you select a valid parameter. End of the note.

Data Type
Displays the data type for the tax calculation.

Formula
Enter the formula for the tax calculation. Note You can enter the formula manually, or use the Operation and Insert functions. End of the note. The system displays a warning message if you try to change a formula that has already been used in a tax code. If you still want to save the changes, the system revalidates all related tax type combinations. If one does not pass the validation, you cannot save the changes.

Formula Validation Message
When you choose OK or Update, the application validates the formula and displays either the validation message, or an error message, as appropriate.