How Sage 100 Development Can Help You Manage Tariffs

Dealing with tariffs can be a big headache for businesses that import products. Complexities include accurate calculations, integration into the sales process, and clear communication to customers. We’ve been hearing from a lot of clients lately who are navigating the challenges of tariffs—and our Sage 100 development can help.

With the flexibility of the Sage 100 Custom Office and scripting tools, we’ve developed solutions that make it easier to calculate, track, and apply tariff charges to your invoices. Whether you need automated calculations, custom fields, or enhanced reporting, here’s how we can make Sage 100 work better for you when dealing with tariffs.

Why Sage 100 Development for Tariffs Matters

Tariffs are dynamic and change based on product categories, customers, or even countries. Consequently, without proper systems, applying and managing tariffs can be a manual and error-prone process. MicroAccounting’s Sage 100 development services embed tailored tariff solutions into Sage 100 workflows. Our services give you the ability to:

• Turn tariffs on / off for specific customers
• Easily change the tariff rate
• Store a tariff percentage by individual inventory items or by product line
• Automatically calculate tariff amounts and add to sales orders and sales order invoices
• Control where the tariffs appear on customer documentation—with each item, as one total item, or as one grand total at the bottom

These custom Sage 100 development solutions provide:

• Accurate calculations to avoid errors and compliance issues
• Automation to reduce manual workloads
• Configurable visibility options for detailed tariff reporting and customer communication

Let’s look at the features MicroAccounting can develop for your Sage 100 system to manage tariffs better.

Turn tariffs on / off for specific customers

One of the biggest frustrations with managing tariffs is their selective application. Some customers may be exempt, while others require tariffs applied to their invoices. MicroAccounting’s custom scripts allow you to turn tariffs on or off for specific customers right within Sage 100. Just check or uncheck a box in the Customer Maintenance module to include or exclude tariff calculations automatically.

This flexibility ensures your business remains compliant with tariff exemptions and doesn’t charge customers who don’t need them.

Easily Change the Tariff Rate

Tariff rates change over time due to regulatory updates or market fluctuations. With custom development, changing your tariff rate in Sage 100 is as simple as editing a table. Once the new rate is entered, all future transactions will use the new tariff percentage.

By automating this process, MicroAccounting eliminates the need for constant manual adjustments. As a result, your team will save time and ensure consistency across all sales orders.

Store a Tariff Percentage by Individual Inventory Items or Product Line

Different products or product lines may be subject to varying tariff rates. In response, to handle this complexity, MicroAccounting can add user-defined fields (UDFs) to your Sage 100 Inventory module. These fields allow you to:

• Assign specific tariff percentages to individual items or entire product lines
• Calculate tariffs when the corresponding products are added to a sales order or purchase order

This granular control ensures accurate tariff handling. Moreover, it makes it easier to comply with regulations for specific product categories.

Customizable tariff display on customer documentation

Clearly communicating with customers is key when dealing with tariffs. Our customizations allow you to control how tariff amounts appear on customer-facing documents like sales orders and invoices. You can choose from these options:

• Display tariffs with each individual line item
• Show the tariff amount as a single line item
• Present the tariff as one grand total at the bottom of the document

This flexibility ensures that you are presenting tariff charges in the way your customers expect.

A Successful Tariff Management Workflow in Action

Assume you’re importing a product with a 10% tariff. Here’s how your customized Sage 100 system could work:

• Mark the inventory item as “Subject to Tariff” and set the tariff percentage to 10%.
• When a sales order is created for a non-exempt customer, the system automatically applies the 10% tariff to the relevant items.
• The tariff will be displayed on the customer invoice according to your chosen format (e.g., as a single line item or a grand total).

Why Choose MicroAccounting for Sage 100 Development

Managing tariffs requires a solution tailored to your business. With over 35 years of experience in Sage 100 customizations, MicroAccounting is well-equipped to deliver solutions that improve accuracy and efficiency; ensure compliance with regulations; and provide actionable insights into tariff impacts.

Get Started with MicroAccounting Today

Don’t let the complexities of tariffs hold your business back. Instead, simplify tariff management and enhance your bottom line with MicroAccounting’s Sage 100 development.

Contact us to learn more about how we can help you take control of tariff management in Sage 100 and the other development services we offer.