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lakethegreat
Level 2

GoPayments showing doubled sales tax saved rate

Some time ago my QB GoPayments app (Android 15, latest version) began listing my city's "saved rate" as twice the actual rate. It shows 16.5%, when it should be 8.25%. The "location-based rate" is always correct. I suspect I probably caused this problem a while back when I was fiddling around with sales tax, and I've only now had time to troubleshoot, but for the life of me I can't find how and where to fix this.

Most of the time this doesn't matter because I do a large part of my work in the same city, but sometimes I need to take a payment when I'm not in the usual city. In that case the "location based rate" is incorrect because of my location, but then so is the doubled "saved rate".

In QBO I've followed the instructions to go to Taxes > Sales Tax > Sales Tax Settings, but I have no Custom Rates. I've even looked in the Merchant Center without success. And yes, I've signed out and back in on the GoPayments app.

See attached screenshot for what I'm seeing.  The second-to-last rate should also be 8.25%.

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CamelleT
QuickBooks Team

GoPayments showing doubled sales tax saved rate

I appreciate the detailed information, Lakethegreat. Let's find out why your sales tax rate is being doubled.

 

QuickBooks Online (QBO) automatically calculates the total sales tax rate for each sale based on your customer's sales tax-exempt status, where you sell and ship, and your service or product's sales tax category. 

 

Since your sales tax is being doubled, it's crucial to examine the breakdown of these rates. Follow the steps below to check:

 

  1. Open your invoice and go to the Sales tax section.

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  2. Click on See the math.
  3. Carefully review the sales tax breakdown to identify what rates are included.

    tax breakdown.png

 

Additionally, if you have problems with the added rates, I recommend consulting your accountant or a tax professional to determine whether these taxes are necessary and assist you in overriding the amount if needed.

Moreover, I'll share this article to view your sales tax obligations and ensure everything is accurate: Sales Tax Report in QBO.

Feel free to add a reply in the comment section below if you have other questions about handling sales tax in QBO. We'll be around to help.

lakethegreat
Level 2

GoPayments showing doubled sales tax saved rate

Thank you for your reply, CamelleT. I should clarify that QBO (through a web browser or the app) is always correct.  The incorrect doubled "saved rate" only appears when using the GoPayments app to create a sales receipt or a quick invoice.  I'm seeing this incorrect rate prior to assigning a client, regardless of the product/service, and regardless of where I am.

As a test, I created a quick $100 invoice in GoPayments and applied the incorrect 16.5% saved rate. Then I viewed the invoice in QBO on a web browser and hit the "see the math" option. See attached for what I see. This seems to imply that it's the product/service that's adding the unnecessary tax rate?  If I hit "edit" next to that section it says "Taxable — standard rate. We'll apply sales tax based on location only." But that's clearly not what's happening. If I hit "Reset to recommended value" then it fixes the rate to the correct 8.25%. 

Does this help answer what might be going on?

Ivan_G
QuickBooks Team

GoPayments showing doubled sales tax saved rate

I appreciate your efforts in handling your doubled sales tax rate in the GoPayment app, lakethegreat. I've got a troubleshooting procedure that can help rectify this problem.

To start, let's clear the app's stored cache. It can impact the software's performance when it gets outdated. Eliminating it could help the software regain its full functionality.

 

For android devices:

  1. Open your device's Settings and navigate to the Apps or Application Manager menu.
  2. Locate and select the GoPayment app.
  3. Tap Storage or App Storage.
  4. Press the Clear cache option.

 

For iOS devices:

  1. Go to your device's Settings.
  2. Select General, then iPhone Storage.
  3. Look for and tap the GoPayment app.
  4. Press the Offload app option, then reinstall the app on the App Store.

 

Once you get the same result after eliminating the cache build-up, I recommend updating the app. To guide you through the process, kindly refer to Solution 3 of this article: Fix issues with GoPayment and QuickBooks mobile app card reader.

 

If the issue persists, I recommend contacting our Support Team using your device's web browser. Our experts have the tools to review this matter, which ensures they can assist you appropriately.

 

Alternatively, I suggest utilizing the QuickBooks browser version to manage your invoices and their taxes.

 

I'm also attaching these resources that can supply you with information to help you maximize the GoPayment app and its features:

 

 

Should you have more questions about the GoPayment app and handling your sales taxes in QuickBooks, click the Reply button. Have a good one.

lakethegreat
Level 2

GoPayments showing doubled sales tax saved rate

Hi Ivan,

Clearing the app cache and storage didn't help. I will try reaching out to Support as suggested.

Thanks

kevinbmcbride
Level 1

GoPayments showing doubled sales tax saved rate

Did this ever get resolved? I'm having the same issue on my Google Pixel and I just upgraded to the Galaxy S25 and it's doing the same thing. 

MirriamM
Moderator

GoPayments showing doubled sales tax saved rate

I can see the urgency in addressing this issue, Kevin, and I appreciate you for bringing this to our attention. would like to direct you to our specialized Live Support Team, which is equipped with the necessary tools to securely access your account and perform a comprehensive investigation into the issue.

 

To log in to your QuickBooks Online account, please use the following link:  https://qbo.intuit.com/login. Once logged in, you can reach out to them by clicking the Help button located in the top-right corner of your QuickBooks Online account and selecting the Assistant tab to receive assistance from the QB Assistant. After that, simply enter your inquiry and choose either Chat with us or Have us call you. Be sure to check their support hours to know when they're available.

 

After ensuring that everything is in proper order, you can access this article for additional details on how to accept payments: Process payments in the GoPayment app.

 

By clicking the Reply button, you can access our team, committed to ensuring your QuickBooks experience is effortless. If you need any more help as you navigate QuickBooks, get back to us.

lakethegreat
Level 2

GoPayments showing doubled sales tax saved rate

Hey Kevin,

I got busy and never did reach out to QBO support. The issue with doubling sales tax in the GoPayments app on my Pixel persisted. However, I was running a charge last week and noticed that the issue seems to have fixed itself! I could select the manual sales tax at the correct rate for the jurisdiction in which I'm located. I just checked again and it's still working. So I really don't know what fixed it - certainly not anything I did myself.

-Ben

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