Configuring Format Parameters for GST

The following steps describe how to configure Format Parameters for Australian GST

1. In EMC, click Setup, then in the Parameters section click Format Parameters.
2. In the Format Parameters module, click the Options tab.
3. Enable the option 61 – Enable to show and print Tax Forgiven Indicator. This option controls the following:

   For clients using R&A 20.1 and later:

   • Displaying an asterisk (*) next to tax forgiven menu items

   • Printing the tax rate name with the tax value

   • Printing the GST Taxable Total with the total taxable amount

   For clients using R&A 9.1:

   • Displaying an asterisk (*) next to tax forgiven menu items

   • Printing the tax inclusive information (e.g. xx.xx Inclusive Tax in Total yy.yy), and tax forgiven information on the check or customer receipt.

4. Click the Configuration tab.
5. In the Print Tax invoice after Sales Threshold field, enter the appropriate dollar amount. This threshold prompts the workstation operator to print the check if it exceeds the set dollar amount.
6. In the Print Customer Information after Sales Threshold field, enter the appropriate dollar amount. This threshold prompts the workstation operator to enter the Customer Name or Australian Business Number (ABN) so that it prints on a check.
7. In the Customer/Trade Identity Label field, enter Customer Name/ABN
8. Click Save.