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Delpe's avatar
Delpe
Contributing User
2 months ago

GST on imports

Hi there,

 

We have a client to whom we must claim the GST invoices paid when importing goods from overseas. In this case, we cannot go with the usual GST rate, the default 10% given through the MYOB software. We are to claim 100% of the GST. We are clueless as to how to do this.

 

Any suggestions?

Thanks 

  • Not sure if this is ok but its what I do. Enter the total cost of goods with GST then on the next line enter the total cost of goods with not tax. 

  • TezzaB's avatar
    TezzaB
    Trusted User

    Yeah I think similar to Bells1.   eg you have $100 (100%)  GST to claim.   do a two line spend money as below (tax inclusive amounts)

    COGS     $1100    (tax code GST)  (ie.  grossed up x11)

    COGS     ($1000)  (tax code N-T)

     

    Net effect in the accounts is $nil to COGS, and $100 Dr to GST Paid

    Doesnt matter if you COGS or any other account you want - its net nil to that account,

     

    Xero has a specific tax code for GST on Imports which manages it perfectly,  Unfortunately myob still requires this crazy workaround.