Autoline will usually be installed with VAT codes resident in the VAT code file. Next, the rates have to be applied to the relevant codes and groups.
1. From the Autoline master menu select the Nominal Ledger option and the company you require.
2. Select the VAT options option.
3. Select the VAT codes and rates option.
Click the Create button. The user can choose to create a completely new rate or to use the radio button facility to copy an existing code.
By using the 
button to select firstly the VAT Code [this will already be set-up, see VAT Codes] , then the relevant VAT Group
The following fields must be entered within the "General Details" tab.
VAT rate: Enter a percentage for the rate.
Currency code: Using the
button to aid the search, the relevant currency code is entered here.
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Post zero VAT?: If the installation requires posting lines that do not attract VAT [e.g. zero postings]to be posted, they can check the box. If not, they need not.
Allowable for: By using the 
to select, the user can choose the rate to be allowable for either SL [output] VAT, or PL [input VAT], or [in most cases] both SL and PL. Depending on what is selected, the tab [e.g. SL[Output] VAT will be enabled, and the user must enter a control account for Invoices and Credit notes.
BUTTONS
Exit: The action is cancelled and the user is returned to the VAT menu.
Help: Displays Help in the default company browser.
Amend: Amends an existing VAT code.
Delete: Deletes an existing VAT code.
Ad-Hoc: To enable the user to create an enquiry on the VAT rate file, to aid searches.
