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# How do I add a new tax?

US Edition:

Before adding a tax, you will have to enable Sales Tax.

*   Go to **Settings > Taxes** and click on the **Enable Sales Tax** button.

![New Tax](/books/kb/images/taxes/tax-newtax.png)

*   Once sales tax is enabled, you can start adding new taxes in accordance with the state you sell products or render your service.
*   Click on **+New Tax**.
*   Enter a Tax Name, Rate(%) and a Tax Authority (Type to add) for the tax you are adding. Eg: Illinois Department of Revenue.

![New Tax](/books/kb/images/taxes/tax-newtax1.png)

Global Edition:

*   Go to **Settings > Taxes** and click on **+New Tax**.
*   Enter a tax name and provide a Rate(%) for your tax.
*   Check the **Yes, this is a compound tax** box to define it as a compound tax, if necessary.
*   Click on **Save**.

![New Tax](/books/kb/images/taxes/tax-newtax2.png)