How to configure Tax in Daybook.Cloud?

Create reusable tax records for IGST, CGST, SGST, export, and other tax systems so invoices can apply the right tax based on the customer location.

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A product can need different tax treatment depending on where the customer is located. For example, an intra-state customer may need CGST and SGST, an inter-state customer may need IGST, and an export customer may need an export or zero-rated tax setup.

The simplest way to handle this in Daybook.Cloud is to create each tax once, give it a clear name, and reuse it when making invoices or tax groups.

Before you start

Keep these details ready for each tax you want to create:

  • Name: The full tax name, such as IGST 18% or CGST 9%.
  • Short Name: A short label, such as IGST, CGST, SGST, or EXPORT.
  • Rate (%): The tax percentage. Use 18 for 18%, 9 for 9%, and 0 for zero-rated export tax.
  • Applied To: Use 100 when the tax should apply to the full taxable item value.
  • Description: A note that helps your team understand when to use the tax.

Step 1: Open the Tax page

In Daybook.Cloud, go to Trading and select Tax from the left menu. This page lists the taxes already created in your company.

Tax list page in Daybook.Cloud with the Tax menu and New tax button highlighted
Open Trading, select Tax, then use the New tax button to add a tax.

Step 2: Click New tax

Click the New tax button at the top right of the Tax page. Daybook.Cloud opens the Create Tax form.

Step 3: Fill the Create Tax form

The form asks for the tax identity, rate, applied-to value, and an optional description.

Create Tax form in Daybook.Cloud showing name, short name, rate, applied to, description, and save button
Enter the tax name, short name, rate, applied-to value, and description, then save.

Example: IGST 18%

  • Name: IGST 18%
  • Short Name: IGST
  • Rate (%): 18
  • Applied To: 100
  • Description: IGST 18% for inter-state supplies

Example: CGST 9% and SGST 9%

For an intra-state 18% tax setup, create two separate taxes: one for CGST 9% and one for SGST 9%.

  • CGST Name: CGST 9%
  • CGST Short Name: CGST
  • CGST Rate (%): 9
  • SGST Name: SGST 9%
  • SGST Short Name: SGST
  • SGST Rate (%): 9
  • Applied To: 100 for both taxes

Example: Export tax

If your accountant wants exports recorded as zero-rated, create a tax that is easy to identify on invoices.

  • Name: Export 0%
  • Short Name: EXPORT
  • Rate (%): 0
  • Applied To: 100
  • Description: Zero-rated export supply

Step 4: Save the tax

After filling the fields, click Save. The tax will appear in the Tax list. Repeat the same process for every tax rate you need.

Step 5: Create taxes for each customer-location case

Most businesses should create separate tax records for common cases:

  • Inter-state sale: IGST, such as IGST 5%, IGST 12%, IGST 18%, or IGST 28%.
  • Intra-state sale: CGST and SGST split, such as CGST 9% plus SGST 9% for an 18% total tax.
  • Export sale: Export 0% or the export tax setup advised by your accountant.

Step 6: Use clear descriptions

Descriptions are internal notes. Add simple notes such as Half of 18% for intra-state supplies or Essential goods and services. Good descriptions help your team choose the correct tax later.

Step 7: Review before using taxes on invoices

Before creating live invoices, review the Tax list and confirm that the name, rate, applied-to value, and description are correct. A small typing mistake in the rate can affect every invoice that uses that tax.

Simple checklist

  • Create IGST taxes for inter-state customers.
  • Create CGST and SGST taxes for intra-state customers.
  • Create export tax records for export customers.
  • Use Applied To as 100 for taxes applied to the full item value.
  • Write descriptions that explain when each tax should be used.
  • Ask your accountant to confirm rates before using them on invoices.

Next step: Create tax groups

After creating individual taxes, combine them into reusable tax groups for inter-state IGST, intra-state CGST plus SGST, export, and non-taxable modes.

Read the tax groups guide

Set up taxes once. Reuse them across invoices.

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