In creating invoices, let's ensure that the proper tax application is accurate, firstchoicetransport. Allow me to help you check on how QuickBooks Online (QBO) calculates your sales tax.
QuickBooks will calculates sales tax based on recorded transactions, including the items sold, sale locations, and shipping destinations. It also updates tax rates automatically if there are changes in state regulations. Let's check if the tax rate on your invoices is set to automatic calculation.
Here's how:
- Navigate to the Sales menu.
- Click on Invoices.
- Select the invoice you want to review.
- On the right side of your invoice, click on View/Edit.

- Check if the tax rate is set to Automatic Calculation.

You can also click on See the math under Sales Tax for detailed information on how your sales tax is calculated. However, if you are using Custom rate make sure the rate set is correct.
Additionally, when pulling up the report for Taxable Sales Detail report, please make sure to filter the date that match with your invoices.
For future reference, you can check this article that will help you manage tax payments in QBO: Manage sales tax payments in QuickBooks Online.
You can also explore with our QuickBooks Live Expert that can help you navigate the ins and outs of sales tax in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Understanding and managing sales tax can be a complex task, but with QuickBooks Live Expert, we can simplify the process and ensure accuracy and compliance.
Your commitment to ensuring tax compliance is truly commendable. Should you require any further assistance with setting up automatic calculations within QBO, please feel free to leave a comment below. We're here to help. Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!