Reference
Markdown exportBT-123 Total VAT amount
The total VAT amount for the invoice. This is the same as BT-110.
Quick answer
The total VAT amount for the invoice. This is the same as BT-110.
Taxes and totals
VAT treatment, tax breakdowns, and document totals that validators check closely.
In plain language
The total VAT amount for the invoice. This is the same as BT-110.
The total VAT amount for the invoice. This is the same as BT-110.
Total VAT amount for the entire invoice.
What you usually enter here
Decimal number with up to 2 decimal places, non-negative
Typical valid values include: 190.00, 0.00, 1520.38
Optional according to EN 16931-1. Same as BT-110.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: -190.00, 190,00, 190.999
Relevant rule codes: BR-2
Examples in context
Total VAT amount for the entire invoice.
Optional according to EN 16931-1. Same as BT-110.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 190.00
- 0.00
- 1520.38
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- -190.00
- 190,00
- 190.999
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-123
Data Type:
amount
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Since Version:
Optional
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cbc:TaxAmount/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:ApplicableTradeTax/ram:CalculatedAmountValidation Rules
BR-2
BR-2
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Total VAT amount for the entire invoice.
Legal Requirement
Optional according to EN 16931-1. Same as BT-110.