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# Add a New Tax Agency

Managing tax agencies is crucial for keeping your financial records accurate and meeting your tax obligations. This page provides a quick guide on adding, editing, and managing tax agencies in your accounting system. Following these steps will help you set up and update tax information efficiently, ensuring your records are accurate and compliant with tax regulations.

To add taxes:

1. Go to the **Accounting section**, then select the **Sales Taxes** sub-tab.
2. Select **+ New Agency.**
3. In **the New Agency** field, fill in the information:

* Agency
* Filing Frequency (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly)
* Start Date
* Total Tax Rate (%)

4. Select **Save** to complete the process.

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5. &#x20;(Optional) To edit a tax agency, click **Edit** under the **Actions** column.

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6. (Optional) To mark a tax agency as inactive, click on the second icon. You can reactivate it anytime by going to the Inactive section and selecting Mark as Active.

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With your tax agencies correctly set up and maintained, you ensure accurate reporting and smooth tax management across your accounting processes.

### See also&#x20;

Keep exploring our platform by taking the next step:

* [Create a Journal Entry](/documentation/accounting-transactions/create-a-journal-entry.md): Learn how to record financial movements manually in your ledger.
* [Setting Up Recurring Transactions](/documentation/accounting-transactions/set-up-recurring-transactions.md): Learn how to set up automated recurring journal entries (e.g., depreciation) and bills.