VAT Security Deposit Receipt – Feature Overview

VAT Security Deposit Receipt – Feature Overview

The problem

In certain business situations, the sales tax on a document must be calculated separately—for example, for down payments, security deposits, or special tax cases. Until now, this had to be done manually: calculating the amount, creating a new invoice, entering the line item, and linking the vehicle—a time-consuming and error-prone process.

The Solution

With a single click, CATAMA automatically generates a separate deposit receipt for the 19% sales tax on the original receipt.

Here's how it works

In the Invoice Editor → Save dropdown → "+ VAT Deposit Receipt" → Confirm → Done!
The system automatically generates:
  • New invoice for the same customer
  • Miscellaneous entry with VAT amount (e.g., “Deposit via VAT for document WA1234”)
  • Automatic vehicle linking
  • 0% VAT rate (since it is a security deposit)
  • Footnote reference to the original document

The Benefits

Save time:30 seconds instead of 5 minutes of manual work
Avoid mistakes:No typos in amounts or document numbers
Complete:Vehicle is automatically linked
Traceable:Clear reference to the original document

Availability

  • For all invoices (drafts and invoiced documents)
  • Not for quotes, credit notes, or orders
  • Requirement: The original receipt must include 19% VAT
Applications:Workshop deposits, security deposit settlements, special tax cases, installment payment plans
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