# Import Tax Voucher
Import Tax Voucher records import-related tax liabilities owed to suppliers or tax authorities. Use it to capture taxable import amounts, apply the correct tax rate, and track payment through cash, bank, credit, or digital wallet modes.
Overview & List View
The Import Tax Voucher list shows all import tax entries with supplier, payment account, payment mode, taxable amount, tax, and status.
List columns
`ID`, `Number #`, `Date`, `Supplier`, `From Ac`, `Pay. Mode`, `Taxable Amount`, `Tax`, `Tax Amount`, `Status`
Quick filters
| **Filter** | **Shows** |
|------------|-----------|
| Default | All except Cancelled |
| Approved | Approved vouchers |
| Draft | Draft vouchers |
| Cancelled | Cancelled vouchers |
Header actions: New
Footer actions when rows selected: **edit**, **delete**, **view**
Quick Start
1. Navigate
Go to Accounts → Import Tax Voucher.
2. Create
Click New. Enter date, Payment mode, Taxable Amount, Tax, and Tax Amount. Select Supplier and From Account as required by the payment mode.
3. Save
Save or Save and Approve.
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| date | Voucher date. Mandatory. |
| Payment mode | How the tax is paid. Mandatory. |
| Number # | Manual number. Hidden when auto-numbering is enabled. |
| Supplier | Supplier or party. Required for Credit payment mode. |
| From Account | Cash, bank, or wallet account. Required for Cash, Bank, and Digital Wallet. Hidden for Credit. |
| Taxable Amount | Taxable base amount. Mandatory. |
| Tax | Tax rate (input tax type). Mandatory. |
| Tax Amount | Calculated or entered tax amount. Mandatory. |
View-only fields: Balance (outstanding amount on credit vouchers).
Payment Modes
| **Payment Mode** | **Available on** | **Description** |
|------------------|------------------|-----------------|
| Credit | Create only | Payable to supplier; paid later via Payment Voucher. Stays open with balance until paid. |
| Cash | Create & Edit | Paid from cash account. Auto-closes on approve. |
| Bank | Create & Edit | Paid from bank account. Supports payment instruments (e.g. Bank (NEFT)). Auto-closes on approve. |
| Digital Wallet | Edit only | Paid from wallet account. Supports payment instruments. Auto-closes on approve. |
The create form offers Credit, Cash, and Bank; the edit form offers Cash, Bank, and Digital Wallet. See Payment Instruments for instrument setup.
Actions & Status
| **Status** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Draft | Can edit or delete. |
| Approved | Posted. Credit vouchers show balance until paid. |
| For Revisal | Can edit or delete. |
| Cancelled | Voided. |
| Closed | Fully paid or auto-closed after cash/bank approval. |
View toolbar: Approve, Edit, Delete, clone, Print
More menu: Create Payment (Approved), Cancel, Add/Update Note, Master Update
Create Payment opens a new Payment Voucher prefilled from the import tax voucher (Approved status only).
Payment tags on approved credit vouchers: Payment paid, Payment Partially paid, Payment Not Paid.
Master Update
Available when status is Approved or Closed.
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Date | Voucher date. |
| Employee In charge | Optional. |
| Branch | Optional. |
| Project | Optional. |
Not master-updatable: amounts, tax, payment mode, accounts.
View Tabs & Side Panels
When you open an import tax voucher in full view (not in a small modal), the right side shows tabbed panels. Click the expand icon on a tab to open the same data in a larger modal.
Top panel
| **Tab** | **What it shows** |
|---------|-------------------|
| Journal Info | Accounting journal entries posted by this voucher. Requires journal access. See Journal Report. |
Middle panel
| **Tab** | **What it shows** |
|---------|-------------------|
| Payments | Payment vouchers recorded against this import tax voucher. |
Bottom panel (all transactions)
| **Tab** | **What it shows** |
|---------|-------------------|
| History | Activity log — who created, approved, edited, or cancelled the voucher and when. |
| Attachments | Files uploaded to this voucher. |
FAQ
How do I pay an approved credit import tax voucher?
Use Create Payment from the more menu to open a Payment Voucher with transaction type Import Tax Voucher.
Why does my cash/bank voucher close immediately?
Cash, Bank, and Digital Wallet vouchers auto-close on approval. Credit vouchers stay open until fully paid.
Why was approve blocked for accounts closed?
Journal date falls in a closed period via closing entry or month close — change date or invalidate close per policy.
Can I cancel after payment?
Cancel linked payment vouchers before cancelling import tax voucher.
What purchase documents link?
Import tax on purchase invoices and import workflows — verify on purchase module.
Is journal automatic on approve?
Yes. The journal posts the Tax Amount only — it debits the tax account and credits the supplier (Credit mode) or the cash/bank/wallet account (other modes). The Taxable Amount is used only to calculate the tax and is not itself posted.