TAX-EDIFACT
The EDIFACT segment that carries taxes — VAT, duties, excises — with rate and base.
Definition
TAX is one of the most widely used UNTDID standard segments in invoices (INVOIC). It carries a qualifier (7=duty, VAT=value-added tax, ENV=environmental tax), a type (composite C241), a category (S=standard, Z=zero, E=exempt) and the calculated amount. It is referenced by MOA (Monetary Amount) for the tax total.
Origin
Defined by UN/CEFACT in the D.96A directory and stable since. Referenced by EN 16931 as the carrier of BT-118 (Tax category code) for European electronic invoicing.
Example in context
TAX+7+VAT+++:::20+S' — standard VAT tax at 20 %.