Override sales tax on transactions in QuickBooks Online

Learn how to override the sales tax on transactions like invoices or sales receipts.

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Override the sales tax amount

You can override the sales tax directly on an invoice, sales receipt, or other type of payment. This can help account for rounding differences.

1. In your invoice or sales receipt, select See the math. 
2. Select Override this amount. 
3. Before entering the adjustment, read the provided options and steps. Then, enter the desired rate or amount. 
4. Choose a reason for making the change, then select Confirm. 
5. Select Save. 

If you want to see the sales tax you overrode, select See the math again to see the adjustment.