Can expenses not have a mandatory tax field?

Once VAT is enabled, you’ll need to select the 0% VAT option for transactions, Laura. However, if you prefer not to include VAT on certain transactions, I suggest choosing the Out of Scope of Tax option instead.

Here’s how:

1. Navigate to the Expenses tab.
2. Select the transactions and click View/Edit.
3. From the upper-right side, open the Amounts are drop-down menu and choose Out of Scope of Tax.
4. Click Save and close.

To ensure your transactions are accurate, I recommend consulting your accountant or tax advisor to determine the correct rates and their applicability.

Additionally, you can refer to this article for guidance on selecting and setting up commonly-used VAT/GST/GCT/IVA/ITBIS/TOT rates: How do I set up sales GST/VAT rates and use them on forms? (International QBO)

If you have further questions about VAT, feel free to reach out to the Community for assistance.