What is 'direct pay exemption' in SAP AP-TTE - CRM Transaction Tax Engine?

direct pay exemption - Overview

• Component: AP-TTE

• Component Name: CRM Transaction Tax Engine

• Description: An exemption type that frees the vendor from the obligation of collecting the applicable transaction tax. The direct pay exemption is issued to companies who have been granted the right of self-assessment for tax. The company presents the direct pay exemption certificate to the vendor so that it can be taken into account for the invoice.

direct pay exemption - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Direct pay exemption is a feature of the SAP AP-TTE CRM Transaction Tax Engine that allows businesses to exempt certain payments from taxation. This feature is useful for businesses that need to make payments to vendors or customers that are exempt from taxation, such as government entities or non-profit organizations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the direct pay exemption feature, businesses must first configure the SAP AP-TTE CRM Transaction Tax Engine. This includes setting up the tax codes and rules for each payment type. Once this is done, businesses can then select the “direct pay exemption” option when making a payment. This will ensure that the payment is not subject to taxation. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all payments made with the direct pay exemption feature are indeed exempt from taxation. To do this, businesses should always double-check the tax codes and rules for each payment type before selecting the “direct pay exemption” option. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to configure and use the SAP AP-TTE CRM Transaction Tax Engine, please refer to the official SAP documentation.