Delete VAT rates and agencies

Currently, there is no way to delete a VAT rate or a tax agency in QuickBooks Online. If you no longer need or use them, you can deactivate the VAT rate or rename the tax agency.

Deactivate a VAT rate

1. Go to All apps , select Tax, then select Overview (Take me there).
2. Next to VAT, select the ▼ dropdown, then select the tax agency you want to edit.
3. Select Edit [agency name] ▼ dropdown, then select Edit rates.
4. Find the tax rate you want to deactivate and switch it from On to Off.

To reactivate the VAT rate, select the settings icon ⚙ above the Action column and select Include inactive to show all deactivated VAT codes. Pick the VAT rate you want to reactivate, then switch it to On.

Rename a tax agency

1. Go to All apps , select Tax, then select Overview (Take me there).
2. Next to VAT, select the ▼ dropdown, then select the agency you want to edit.
   Note: You can edit only custom tax agency created by you.
3. Select the Edit [agency name] ▼ dropdown, then select Edit settings.
4. Edit Tax agency name, then select Save.