Tax Settings

Configure GST/tax settings to ensure accurate calculations on your invoices.

Are You GST Registered?

In New Zealand, you must register for GST if annual turnover exceeds $60,000 (Australia: $75,000). If registered, you charge GST on invoices and include your IRD/ABN number.

If you’re not registered, set your default tax rate to 0% and leave the tax number field blank.

Configure Tax Rate

Go to LiteWork Settings → Tax Settings:

• Default tax rate: 15% for NZ, 10% for Australia, or 0% if not registered
• Tax-inclusive pricing: Enable if your prices include GST, disable if they’re GST-exclusive
• Tax number: Your IRD or ABN number (appears on invoices)

Xero Tax Code

If syncing to Xero, select the matching tax rate name from your Xero account—typically “GST on Income” for NZ or “GST” for AU. This ensures invoices post correctly to Xero.

Per-Item Tax

Some line items may need different tax treatment (like GST-exempt services). You can override the tax rate on individual line items when creating an invoice.