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Jenny-Accounts
Experienced Cover User
5 years ago

MYOB Tax Code Problem - Field allows you to save a blank code

I am using AccountRight Premier AU 2020. 1. 0 online.

 

I accidentally came accross a sale transaction from last quarter in which has a blank tax code on a transaction line.  This should have been the code "GST", as is default.  This meant our client was not charged GST, and obviously there are reporting implications to the ATO.  Attached is a screen print of the transaction which was put through accidentally without a Tax Code.

 

I tested re-entering the same sale transaction, and clicking into the Tax Code field, then deleting the default GST code so the field was blank, and saving the transaction.  I was able to do this, without any warning or controls from the system to alert me to the problem.  I performed a similar test adding a bill, and same issue there, a tax code is not enforced.

 

When running the GST detail report, it does not show up 'Blank' Tax code transactions, it should, if the system allows you to enter blank tax codes.  To date I have relied on this report, and made an assumption that every transaction was included, so I did not pick this up at the EOQ in March.

 

I ran a Tax Code exception report, and was able to pickup the erronous tax code transaction in this way.  In future this is how I will double check all transactions have a Tax code.

 

Is there a preference setting to enforce a tax code on line entry? I'm hoping so.

 

If there is not, and this is just how it is, then it is in my opinion a serious 'control' flaw in the system preventing accurate tax reporting, which should be fixed urgently.  Incidentally 've had the same test run in Xero, and you are unable to save the transaction without a tax code, this is how MYOB should be.  See attachment.

 

I look forward to your response.

 

 

  • Hi Jenny-Accounts 

     

    Thanks for your post. When recording sales through Enter Sales the Tax code field is prefilled based on either the Customer's Tax Code, the item's tax code or the tax code linked to the income account. Income accounts and items cannot be saved without tax codes. This does mean that the field will always be prefilled and the tax code would need to be manually deleted from the sale prior to recording. 

     

    As part of month-end procedures we do recommend running the Company Data Auditor which does check for Tax code exceptions and runs the Tax code exception report. This checks for not only missing tax codes but for any tax codes that have been changed so that you can confirm those changes are correct.

     

    Please let me know if you need further help.

     

    If my response has answered your enquiry please click "Accept as Solution" to assist other users find this information.

  • Hi Jenny-Accounts 

     

    Thanks for your post. When recording sales through Enter Sales the Tax code field is prefilled based on either the Customer's Tax Code, the item's tax code or the tax code linked to the income account. Income accounts and items cannot be saved without tax codes. This does mean that the field will always be prefilled and the tax code would need to be manually deleted from the sale prior to recording. 

     

    As part of month-end procedures we do recommend running the Company Data Auditor which does check for Tax code exceptions and runs the Tax code exception report. This checks for not only missing tax codes but for any tax codes that have been changed so that you can confirm those changes are correct.

     

    Please let me know if you need further help.

     

    If my response has answered your enquiry please click "Accept as Solution" to assist other users find this information.

    • Jenny-Accounts's avatar
      Jenny-Accounts
      Experienced Cover User

      Hi Tracey_H 

       

      Thank you for your response.  I do understand, and know that the Tax codes are automatically filled.  The issue is, if you accidentaly click into the field and press the space bar or delete button, and delete the TAX code, you are not warned, nor are forced to enter a code before saving the bill or sales invoice.  

       

      Under no circumstances should you be allowed to save a line without a tax code.  This is a shortfall in MYOB, and needs to be fixed, their should be an 'inbuilt' control in the data entry forms to force a  'valid' TAX code.  Otherwise, the integrity of the GST /  BAS is compromised.  This is a Quality Assurance issue and would appreciate it if you could log it as an 'high prioirty' fix/enhancement with the development team.

       

      Regards

      Jenny

       

       

      • SharonSL's avatar
        SharonSL
        Trusted Cover User

        Hi Jenny,

         

        I just came across this exact same issue and am in 100% agreement with you.  Myob shouldn't allow an invoice/purchase to be recorded without a tax code entered.  

         

        The only consolation is that we can pick it up when running through the Company Data Auditor however by that stage it's extremely annoying to find it that late and then have to reprint the other relevant reports.  

         

        Cheers,

        Sharon