Tax Locale
Select Maintenance > Taxes > Tax Locale to access this function.
In the Aloha POS system, taxes typically calculate based on the location of the store; however, some states and local tax jurisdictions require that the tax rate of the delivery destination be applied, for orders that you deliver. This requirement impacts any location that offers delivery, such as Pizza delivery restaurants, and those that provide catering and other order delivery formats.
Note: Tax locales work in conjunction with the Aloha Takeout ‘Tax by Destination’ function. Using the tax locales you define here, you can associate the appropriate tax to a delivery destination. Refer to your local tax jurisdiction guidelines and regulations for details.
Tax Locale tab
Use the options on this tab to identify the various tax locales that apply to your establishment.
Group Bar: Identification
Name — Identifies the tax locale. Allows you to enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters. We recommend using the ZIP code for the name of the tax locale. For example, ‘76155.’
Description — Provides two lines of free-form text, up to 50 characters, for additional information regarding the tax locale, such as precise street boundaries. For example, ‘Fort Worth South of DFW Airport and Hwy 183.’