To accurately show withholding tax on supplier bills, begin by setting up an expense account and a service line item, Soha. I'll guide you through the steps to accomplish this efficiently.
In setting an expense account, it's always a good idea to consult with your accountant to ensure everything is set up correctly. To simplify the process, follow the steps below:
Go to Settings, then select Chart of accounts.
Select New.
From Account Type dropdown, choose Other Expense.
From Detail Type dropdown, click Other Miscellaneous Expense.
Name the account Withholding Tax Expense, then Save.
After that, continue by managing a service item, and be sure to utilize the expense account you recently created. For detailed guidance, refer to Step 2 in this reference: How do I record tax withheld.
Once done, you can add it as a line item in bills. Make sure to enter the amount as negative to ensure it is correctly deducted from the bill. Here's how:
Hover to the +New button and select Bill.
Click the Item details dropdown and add your created service item in the Product/service column.
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