Reference
Markdown exportBT-116 VAT Category Taxable Amount
Sum of all taxable amounts subject to a specific VAT category code and VAT category rate. This is the base amount on which VAT is calculated for each VAT breakdown, forming the foundation for automated VAT processing and compliance verification.
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Taxes and totals
VAT treatment, tax breakdowns, and document totals that validators check closely.
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In plain language
Essential for VAT calculation and compliance. Represents the net amount subject to a specific VAT treatment, enabling accurate VAT computation and supporting audit requirements across different VAT categories.
What you usually enter here
Decimal number with up to 2 decimal places, non-negative
Typical valid values include: 1000.00, 2500.50, 0.00, 999999.99
Mandatory when VAT breakdown is provided according to EN 16931-1. Must accurately reflect the sum of amounts subject to the same VAT category and rate combination.
Where the field sits
- Invoice
- cac:TaxTotal
- cac:TaxSubtotal
- cbc:TaxableAmountBT-116
- rsm:CrossIndustryInvoice
- rsm:SupplyChainTradeTransaction
- ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement
- ram:ApplicableTradeTax
- ram:BasisAmountBT-116
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: -100.00, 1000,50, 1.000.00, base
Relevant rule codes: BR-45, BR-DEC-19, BR-S-08, BR-Z-08, BR-E-08, BR-AE-08, BR-G-08, BR-IC-08, BR-O-08
Valid Examples
- 1000.00
- 2500.50
- 0.00
- 999999.99
Invalid Examples
- -100.00
- 1000,50
- 1.000.00
- base
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-116
Data Type:
amount
Cardinality:
1..1
Requirement:
Mandatory
Since Version:
XRechnung 1.0+, once a VAT breakdown is present
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cbc:TaxableAmount/rsm:CrossIndustryInvoice/rsm:SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ram:ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:BasisAmountValidation Rules
BR-45
BR-45
BR-DEC-19
BR-DEC-19
BR-S-08
BR-S-08
BR-Z-08
BR-Z-08
BR-E-08
BR-E-08
BR-AE-08
BR-AE-08
BR-G-08
BR-G-08
BR-IC-08
BR-IC-08
BR-O-08
BR-O-08
Next step
Check whether your XRechnung sets BT-116 correctly
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