Reference
Markdown exportBT-117 VAT Category Tax Amount
The VAT amount for a specific VAT category. Calculated as BT-116 (VAT category taxable amount) multiplied by BT-119 (VAT category rate) divided by 100. Critical for VAT compliance, automated processing, and tax reporting across EU member states.
Quick answer
The VAT amount for a specific VAT category. Calculated as BT-116 (VAT category taxable amount) multiplied by BT-119 (VAT category rate) divided by 100. Critical for VAT compliance, automated processing, and tax reporting across EU member states.
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In plain language
The VAT amount for a specific VAT category. Calculated as BT-116 (VAT category taxable amount) multiplied by BT-119 (VAT category rate) divided by 100. Critical for VAT compliance, automated processing, and tax reporting across EU member states.
The VAT amount for a specific VAT category. Calculated as BT-116 (VAT category taxable amount) multiplied by BT-119 (VAT category rate) divided by 100. Critical for VAT compliance, automated processing, and tax reporting across EU member states.
Core component of VAT processing that enables automated calculation verification, supports VAT return preparation, and ensures compliance with national and EU VAT regulations. Sum of all BT-117 values equals BT-110.
What you usually enter here
Decimal number with up to 2 decimal places, non-negative
Typical valid values include: 190.00, 0.00, 175.50, 999.99
Mandatory when VAT breakdown is provided according to EN 16931-1. Must be mathematically consistent with BT-116 and BT-119 values.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: -19.00, 19,00, 19.999, EUR 19.00
Relevant rule codes: BR-2, BR-S-08, BR-DEC-20
Examples in context
Core component of VAT processing that enables automated calculation verification, supports VAT return preparation, and ensures compliance with national and EU VAT regulations. Sum of all BT-117 values equals BT-110.
Mandatory when VAT breakdown is provided according to EN 16931-1. Must be mathematically consistent with BT-116 and BT-119 values.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 190.00
- 0.00
- 175.50
- 999.99
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- -19.00
- 19,00
- 19.999
- EUR 19.00
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-117
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:TaxAmount/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:CalculatedAmountValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
BR-S-08
BR-S-08
BR-DEC-20
BR-DEC-20
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Core component of VAT processing that enables automated calculation verification, supports VAT return preparation, and ensures compliance with national and EU VAT regulations. Sum of all BT-117 values equals BT-110.
Legal Requirement
Mandatory when VAT breakdown is provided according to EN 16931-1. Must be mathematically consistent with BT-116 and BT-119 values.