To effectively manage and display city tax for guestroom bookings, you’ll need to configure settings in both Event Temple and Mews. Follow these steps to ensure accurate calculations and clear communication with your clients:
In Event Temple
Create a Menu Item for City Tax:
Add a new menu item in Event Temple specifically for City Tax.Apply to a City Tax Event:
Attach this menu item to an event designated for City Tax. Ensure that these charges are not posted to Mews to avoid duplication.Manually Calculate the Tax:
Determine the total city tax value based on the room nights being charged to the client.Enter the Tax Value:
Input the calculated tax amount into the selected menu items for the City Tax Event.Prepare Invoices and Documents:
Once the tax values are entered, they will appear on invoices and other documents, allowing you to clearly display the guestroom taxes owed by the customer.
In Mews
Create a Product Rule for City Tax:
Set up a product rule in Mews to apply City Tax to the Rate Group associated with the relevant Rate Code.Ensure Rate Group Accuracy:
Confirm that the Rate Group in Mews corresponds correctly to the Rate Code being used in Event Temple, ensuring the city tax is automatically applied.
Please note that you should always reach out to your dedicated Mews support to ensure the correct set up in your account.
Key Benefits
By manually calculating and entering city tax in Event Temple you can:
Ensure accurate tax calculations.
Display tax details transparently on invoices and documents.
Avoid syncing issues or duplicate charges between systems.
Please note that this also applies to any additional taxes that you apply to your Guestrooms.