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The difference between the two codes is that transactions that are coded GST-free are reported on your Business Activity Statement, whereas transactions coded Out of Scope are not. Use Out of Scope as the Tax Code for any transactions you allocate to an asset, liability or equity account such as tax payments, loan settlements, private drawings or transfers between bank accounts.
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