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How do I edit taxes at the department level?

Turn taxes like GST or HST on or off for a specific department.

Written by Mary Gilmore

Updated at July 8th, 2025

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Introduction Step-by-Step Instructions

Introduction

If you need to apply or remove taxes like GST or HST for certain products, you can do this by editing the department settings. This guide shows you how to quickly find and adjust tax settings for any department in XSite.


Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Go to Price Book in the side menu, then select Items, and click Departments.
  2. Look through the list of departments and check the Taxes column to see if GST/HST is already applied.
  3. Click the department name in the Name column that you want to adjust.
  4. On the department’s page, go to the Additional Options section.
  5. Find the Taxes setting and open the dropdown menu to choose your tax option.
  6. Use the toggle switch next to the tax (e.g., GST) to turn it on or off.
  7. Click Save to apply your changes.

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