Tax Configuration
Configure tax rates for your dispensary. Tax settings are found in Configuration > Settings, under the Tax tab.
Tax Rates
GreenPOS supports three tax rate fields:
| Tax Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Medical Marijuana Tax Rate | The MMJ-specific tax rate (%) |
| State Sales Tax Rate | Your state's sales tax rate (%) |
| Local Sales Tax Rate | City or county sales tax rate (%) |
All three rates are entered as percentages and applied at checkout. The receipt shows a breakdown of each tax type.
Price Entry Mode
Choose how product prices are entered in your store:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Pre-Tax | Prices are entered without tax. Taxes are calculated and added at checkout. |
| Post-Tax | Prices already include all taxes. The system back-calculates the tax portion at checkout. |
A live calculation example on the settings page shows exactly how taxes will break down based on your current rates and selected mode.
How Taxes Work at Checkout
When a sale is completed, the receipt shows:
- Subtotal — Sum of all item prices
- MMJ Tax — Medical marijuana tax amount
- State Tax — State sales tax amount
- Local Tax — Local sales tax amount
- Total — Final amount the customer pays
Tax-Exempt Customers
Customers can be marked as Tax Exempt on their customer profile. When a tax-exempt customer is attached to a sale, taxes are not applied.
To set a customer as tax-exempt:
- Go to Customers and open the customer's profile.
- Check the Tax Exempt checkbox.
- Save.
Tax Reports
View tax collection data in Reports & Analytics > Tax Breakdown. The report shows:
- Total taxes collected by type (MMJ, state, local)
- Tax breakdown by date range
- Export to CSV for accounting and tax filing
Tips
- Verify with your accountant — Tax rates and rules vary by jurisdiction. Confirm your configuration with a CPA familiar with cannabis regulations.
- Update promptly — When tax rates change, update your settings immediately to avoid over- or under-collecting.
- Test after changes — Process a test transaction after changing tax settings to verify calculations are correct.
Next Steps
- Store Settings — Other store configuration
- Reports Overview — View tax reports