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Colin_Four_Ferry
Level 2

VAT rates in mobile app

How do you turn off a VAT rate in the mobile app, we have a client who is using the mobile app for QBO and keeps using the EC codes by mistake. we have turned them off on the computer version but they are still there on the app and he keeps using them, is there a way to turn them off for the app so they no longer appear under the "what is the tax" option?
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TaliaI
QuickBooks Team

VAT rates in mobile app

Hello Colin_Four_Ferry,

 

Welcome to the Community - thank you for your question!

 

To confirm, have you made those codes inactive on the computer?

 

Thanks,

 

Talia

Colin_Four_Ferry
Level 2

VAT rates in mobile app

Yes, we marked them as inactive so they no longer come up as an option for the tax rate online
TaliaI
QuickBooks Team

VAT rates in mobile app

Do you know which version of the app your client is currently using? Could you make sure they are using the most up to date version, so either update the app or uninstall and reinstall?

 

Once they have done this, could you then check if the codes are still showing, as this should update automatically.

 

Thanks,

 

Talia

Colin_Four_Ferry
Level 2

VAT rates in mobile app

i am currently testing it on the app on my phone before going to the client with the solution and having reinstalled it to be up to date it is still showing all vat rates including inactive
Colin_Four_Ferry
Level 2

VAT rates in mobile app

quick update. it seems that the rates have updated if we look at them on an i-phone but not on an Android
EmmaM
QuickBooks Team

VAT rates in mobile app

Hello

 

Thanks for trying that.Okay on the android phone can we ask you to close the app, not by minimising it but fully close it down to refresh the data.Does it refresh with the inactive codes?Alternatively if you go in the app to help>app refresh it should do the same thing.

 

Let us know if the outcome is the same

Thanks

Emma

 

Colin_Four_Ferry
Level 2

VAT rates in mobile app

Hi Emma, fully closed the app and used the refresh option and still showing all the rates
TaliaI
QuickBooks Team

VAT rates in mobile app

Could you please confirm the version number of the Android app being used?

 

Thanks,

 

Talia

Colin_Four_Ferry
Level 2

VAT rates in mobile app

version number 19.6.8 which is the newest on the app store
GeorgiaC
QuickBooks Team

VAT rates in mobile app

Hi Colin_Four_Ferry, 

 

Thanks for checking that. We have raised this with our technicians for further investigation, we've sent you an email with further information on this :) 

Mohamed Lebda
Level 1

VAT rates in mobile app

Hi,

 

I have the exact same problem. deactivated on the online version and still can not remove it on the android app. 

MJoy_D
Moderator

VAT rates in mobile app

Hello, @Mohamed Lebda

 

It's possible that piled-up cache in your application caused this unusual behavior. To resolve this, you can hit the Clear Data option in the Storage section of your mobile phone to reset the app to its default state.

 

Here's how to clear app cache or data storage if you're using an android:

  1. Open your phone's settings app.
  2. Tap Apps & notifications and click on See all apps the app Storage.
  3. Select Clear storage or Clear cache. If you don't see "Clear storage," tap Clear data.

You can check this article to solve the common error in the mobile application: Common Errors in the Mobile App. Also, here's the list of VAT codes in QuickBooks: Common VAT Codes.

 

I'm here anytime you need further help with your account. Take care and have a wonderful day!

Mohamed Lebda
Level 1

VAT rates in mobile app

Thank you for response. 

 

I tried

 

- logging out and signing in

- uninstalling the app and reinstalling it

- I tried clearing Cache

- I tried clearing data 

 

I still have the Tax Rate drop-down menu in every product I am choosing which is extremely inconvenient and slowing me down, as my average item is almost $10. 

 

The tax rate I have was created by a 3rd party integration app called Katana that I have completely disconnected to try to solve this problem. 

Rose-A
Moderator

VAT rates in mobile app

Hey there, Mohamed Lebda.

 

I appreciate your effort in performing some troubleshooting steps beforehand. I want to make sure you'll get the best help possible concerning VAT rates on the mobile app.

 

So far, we haven't received similar issues reported. Since Community is a peer-to-peer forum, I won't be able to check your account without asking for sensitive information.
 

It would be best if you get in touch with our QuickBooks Support. Unlike in this public forum, they have the tools required to perform any escalations in the system whenever necessary on your behalf.

 

You might want to check these articles to know other features in QuickBooks Online app:

 

Compare mobile app features

Mobile in-product help topics and FAQs

 

Also, please know that you can always visit our Help Articles page for QuickBooks Online in case you need some reference for your future tasks.

 

I've got your back if you need more help with QuickBooks. I'd be more than willing to lend you a hand.

 

Might try Xero
Level 2

VAT rates in mobile app

I'm having the same problem, I can select no Vat as default on the computer but not my android phone, latest update, have tried everything. 

 

This problem is very annoying and obviously isn't isolated to the people that have already brought it up.

Ashleigh1
QuickBooks Team

VAT rates in mobile app

Hello Mighty try Xero, 

 

Thanks for commenting on this thread, 

 

Is it not giving you the option to select no vat on the app? 

 

What are the options it is giving you to choose from? 

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