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        VAT-ready accounting software

        South African businesses can now achieve VAT compliance by sending and receiving transactions with tax rates adhering to SARS from within Zoho Books.

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        VAT 201 Report

        Simplify VAT filing by generating VAT 201 reports in Zoho Books. This helps in tracking tax payments, staying on top of due dates, and ensuring that the organization's VAT returns are accurate and submitted on time.

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        Item level VAT

        Create items mapped with standard tax rates to automatically populate the sales tax and purchase tax rates while creating a transaction. You can also classify them as capital asset items if applicable.

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        Frequently Asked Questions about Value Added Tax (VAT) in South Africa

        What is VAT in South Africa? VAT, abbreviated as the Value Added Tax, is an indirect tax added when the end consumer purchases goods or services.

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