Tax rates can change from time to time.
- For our customers in New Brunswick & Newfoundland, the HST rate is increasing from 13% to 15% on July 1, 2016.
- For customers in PEI, the HST rate is increasing from 14% to 15% on October 1, 2016.
Please follow the step-by-step guide below to make changes to the HST tax rate in your ACE Retail software.
1. To change the HST tax rate, go to Setup > Tax & Currency > Tax
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2. Under Sales Tax, change the rate to reflect the new tax rate.
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3. Under Purchase Tax, change the rate to reflect the new tax rate.
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4. Click Save to save your changes.
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5. In order to ensure that the tax rate has been properly changed, go to Defaults > Department & Others > Department.
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6. Ensure that the values displayed for all departments reflect the new tax rate.
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If you are still having issues after following the instructions above, please email support@acepos-solutions.com for extended support assistance. Please note that extended support services are prioritized for active support plan members.