How to set up Taxes in Counter?

Follow the steps below to manage your Taxes through Counter.

How to add taxes in Counter?

  1. Go to the beds tab → Manage → Taxes: You can access a list of all your taxes in this section.
  2. Click '+' (top left)
  3. Fill in the requested information:
    1. Tax name
    2. Choose a Type from the drop-down list.
      When selecting "Percentage Based on Room Price", you have the option of creating price tiers.
    3. Calculation method:
      1. Inclusive: Included in the rate.
      2. Exclusive: Not included in the rate.
    4. Internal codes: for internal use only, it may help with your accounting.
    5. Save.
  4. Associate the Tax to your Room types: Select the room types you wish to apply this Tax to.
    1. Go to the beds tab → Manage → Room types.
    2. Click in the set up button of the room type you want to link.
    3. Go to the field called 'Tax' and select the tax you want to apply. You can link multiple taxes to each room type.
    4. Save.

Taxes in Counter are independent from each OTA. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure their set up matches between Counter and your OTAs.


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