===== Note =====
This article is for when the percentage rate of VAT has been changed by HMRC.  
If you are looking for how to change the VAT rate for a stock item see the stock help pages.

===== Changing the rates of VAT as set by HMRC =====

VAT rates can be changed in the system at any time.  However, there are a few check that should be made to ensure that //all// new invoices at the new rate of VAT.

==== Before changing the rate of VAT ====
  - Empty the checkout.
  - Empty quotations.
  - Invoice all outstanding delivery notes.

Once you have completed this, check the following.
  - Select ''Sales -> Checkout'' from the main menu bar.  The all the tabs and tables should be empty.
  - Select ''Sales -> Quotations'' from the main menu bar.  The table should be empty.
  - Select ''Sales -> Delivery Notes'' from the main menu bar.  The table should be empty.

==== Changing the rate of VAT ====
If the above three step are correct, the vat rate can be changed as follows.
  - Select ''Settings -> Configuration -> VAT Rates'' from the main menu bar.
  - Change the VAT Rates as required.
  - Click ''Ok''
  - Restart the program.

**Restart the application on all the terminals.  The new VAT setting will only take affect if the program is restarted.**

==== Check the VAT rate has been changed ====
  - Check that the stock list items are now set to the correct rate of VAT.
  - Select ''Sales -> New Sale'' from the main menu bar and add some items.  Check the vat is being calculated properly.

==== If you are unable to clear the quotations or checkout ====
Media Magic can manually alter the VAT rate on checkout items and quotations.  If you require this please reduce the amount in the quotations and checkout to a minimum and contact us for the VAT rates to be updated.

==== Problems or Questions ====
If you have any question regarding the change in VAT rate please contact Media Magic at you earliest opportunity.