> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wellapp.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Tax Categories > Global tax classification system supporting VAT, GST, sales tax, and international tax standards for comprehensive business compliance ## πŸ“Š Standard VAT/GST Categories
Category Code Rate Range Description Global Usage Examples
standard S 15-25% Standard tax rate Most countries "Electronics, services"
reduced R 5-12% Reduced tax rate EU, many others "Food, books, medicine"
super\_reduced SR 0-5% Super reduced rate Some EU countries "Basic food, newspapers"
zero\_rated Z 0% Zero rate (taxable) UK, Canada, others "Exports, basic food"
exempt E N/A Tax exempt Worldwide "Insurance, education"
reverse\_charge RC Variable Customer pays tax B2B EU, others "Construction, telecom"
out\_of\_scope OS N/A Outside tax scope Worldwide "Non-business activities"
## πŸ›οΈ Government & Administrative
Category Description Usage Examples
government Government services Tax-free govt "Public services, permits"
municipal Local government City/county "Local fees, permits"
regulatory Regulatory fees Compliance "Filing fees, licenses"
statutory Statutory charges Legal requirements "Court fees, registrations"
administrative Admin charges Processing fees "Document processing"
## πŸ₯ Healthcare & Medical
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
medical\_exempt Medical services Exempt/Zero "Doctor visits, surgery"
medical\_reduced Medical supplies Reduced rate "Prescription drugs"
medical\_standard Medical devices Standard rate "Non-essential devices"
pharmaceutical Medicines Exempt/Reduced "Prescription medication"
hospital Hospital services Exempt "Healthcare services"
dental Dental services Varies "Dental treatment"
veterinary Animal healthcare Standard/Exempt "Pet medical care"
## πŸŽ“ Education & Cultural
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
education\_exempt Educational services Exempt "School tuition, training"
education\_reduced Educational materials Reduced rate "Textbooks, supplies"
books Books & publications Zero/Reduced "Books, magazines"
cultural Cultural services Reduced/Exempt "Museum tickets, theater"
research Research activities Exempt "Scientific research"
library Library services Exempt "Public library services"
## πŸ’Ό Financial & Insurance
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
financial\_exempt Financial services Exempt "Banking, loans"
insurance\_exempt Insurance services Exempt "Life, health insurance"
investment Investment services Exempt/Standard "Fund management"
banking Banking services Exempt "Account services"
credit Credit services Exempt "Credit cards, loans"
foreign\_exchange FX services Exempt "Currency exchange"
## πŸ’» Technology & Digital
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
software\_license Software licensing Standard rate "Software purchases"
software\_saas SaaS services Standard rate "Cloud subscriptions"
digital\_services Digital services Standard rate "Online services"
cloud\_computing Cloud services Standard rate "AWS, Azure"
data\_processing Data services Standard rate "Analytics, storage"
telecommunications\_digital Digital telecom Standard rate "VoIP, messaging"
electronic\_delivery E-delivery Standard rate "Digital downloads"
## πŸ• Food & Beverages
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
food\_basic Basic food items Zero/Reduced "Bread, milk, vegetables"
food\_standard Processed foods Standard rate "Confectionery, snacks"
food\_luxury Luxury foods Standard/Higher ""Caviar, premium items""
beverages\_alcoholic Alcoholic beverages High rate "Wine, beer, spirits"
beverages\_non\_alcoholic Soft drinks Standard/Reduced "Soft drinks, juices"
restaurant Restaurant services Standard/Reduced "Dining, takeaway"
catering Catering services Standard rate "Event catering"
## πŸš— Transportation & Vehicles
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
transport\_public Public transport Zero/Reduced "Bus, train, metro"
transport\_passenger Passenger services Standard rate "Taxi, rideshare"
transport\_freight Freight transport Standard rate "Shipping, delivery"
vehicle\_sales Vehicle sales Standard rate "Car, motorcycle sales"
vehicle\_parts Auto parts Standard rate "Car parts, accessories"
fuel Motor fuel Standard/Excise "Gasoline, diesel"
parking Parking services Standard rate "Parking fees"
## 🌍 International Trade
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
export Export goods/services Zero rated "Goods sold abroad"
import Import goods Standard + Duty "Foreign purchases"
intracom\_supply EU intra-community Zero rated "EU B2B sales"
intracom\_acquisition EU acquisitions Standard rate "EU B2B purchases"
triangular Triangular transactions Special rules "EU three-party trade"
## ⚠️ Special Categories
Category Description Usage Examples
mixed\_rate Multiple tax rates Complex items "Bundled products/services"
threshold\_based Rate depends on amount Value-based "Luxury tax threshold"
seasonal Seasonal rates Time-dependent "Holiday specials"
promotional Promotional rates Temporary "Tax holidays"
margin\_scheme Margin taxation Used goods "Second-hand items"
reverse\_auction Auction taxation Special rules "Auction sales"
## ❓Administrative & Fallback
Category Description Usage Examples
unknown Tax category unclear OCR processing "Cannot determine category"
pending Classification pending Review needed "Awaiting tax determination"
other Other category Special cases "Unique tax situations"
not\_applicable No tax applies Non-taxable "Gift transactions"
## ⚑ Utilities & Energy
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
utilities\_domestic Home utilities Reduced rate "Home electricity, gas"
utilities\_commercial Business utilities Standard rate "Commercial power"
water Water supply Reduced/Zero "Water services"
sewage Sewage services Reduced/Zero "Waste water"
waste\_management Waste services Standard rate "Garbage collection"
telecommunications Telecom services Standard rate "Phone, internet"
energy\_renewable Green energy Reduced rate "Solar, wind power"
## 🏭 Manufacturing & Industrial
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
manufacturing Manufacturing Standard rate "Production services"
industrial\_equipment Equipment Standard rate "Machinery, tools"
raw\_materials Raw materials Standard/Reduced "Steel, chemicals"
chemicals Chemical products Standard rate "Industrial chemicals"
mining Mining products Standard rate "Extracted materials"
agriculture Agricultural Reduced/Zero "Farming supplies"
forestry Forest products Standard rate "Timber, paper"
## βš–οΈ Legal & Professional Services
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
legal\_services Legal services Standard/Exempt "Lawyer, notary fees"
accounting Accounting services Standard rate "Tax prep, audit"
consulting Consulting Standard rate "Advisory services"
professional Professional services Standard rate "Engineering, design"
notary Notary services Standard/Exempt "Document notarization"
## 🎨 Entertainment & Leisure
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
entertainment Entertainment Standard rate "Movies, concerts"
sports Sports services Standard/Reduced "Gym, sports events"
gambling Gambling services Higher/Special "Casino, betting"
tourism Tourism services Standard rate "Hotels, tours"
hospitality Hospitality Standard rate "Hotels, accommodation"
recreation Recreation Standard rate "Theme parks, games"
## 🏠 Real Estate & Property
Category Description Rate Treatment Examples
property\_residential Residential property Exempt/Zero "Home sales, rent"
property\_commercial Commercial property Standard rate "Office rent, sales"
construction\_new New construction Zero/Reduced "New buildings"
construction\_renovation Renovations Standard rate "Home improvements"
land Land sales Exempt "Land transactions"
property\_management Property services Standard rate "Management fees"
## Usage Examples ### Example 1: Standard Software License ```json theme={null} { "item": "Enterprise Software License", "tax": { "category": "software_license", "rate": 20.0, "amount": 200.0 } } ``` ### Example 2: Medical Services ```json theme={null} { "item": "Medical Consultation", "tax": { "category": "medical_exempt", "rate": 0.0, "amount": 0.0 } } ``` ### Example 3: Educational Books ```json theme={null} { "item": "Textbooks", "tax": { "category": "education_reduced", "rate": 5.0, "amount": 2.5 } } ```