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.
Quick answer
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.
Taxes and totals
VAT treatment, tax breakdowns, and document totals that validators check closely.
In plain language
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.
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.
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.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: -100.00, 1000,50, 1.000.00, base
Relevant rule codes: BR-2, BR-S-08, BR-DEC-19
Examples in context
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.
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.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 1000.00
- 2500.50
- 0.00
- 999999.99
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- -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+ (when VAT breakdown provided)
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cbc:TaxableAmount/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:BasisAmountValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
BR-S-08
BR-S-08
BR-DEC-19
BR-DEC-19
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
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.
Legal Requirement
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.