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# Pick Tax A/c Auto from Tax Master
**YouTube:** [How to Auto-Pick GST/Tax Details from Tax Masters in Journal Vouchers?](https://youtu.be/chj5yTqg1zg)
## How to Auto- Pick GST/ Tax Details from Tax Masters in Journal Vouchers?
In this tutorial, we will learn how to enable and use the **Pick Tax A/c Auto from Tax Master** feature in Journal Voucher entries. This feature allows Logic ERP to automatically select tax accounts based on the Tax Master configuration, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy during voucher entry.
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### Objective of This Feature
* Automate tax account selection.
* Reduce manual tax account entry.
* Improve accounting accuracy.
* Speed up Journal Voucher creation.
* Ensure consistency in GST-related transactions.
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### Access to Journal Voucher Configuration
* Go to the **Menu Bar**
* Open **Journal Voucher Configuration** from the **Configuration Menu**
* Select the required Journal Voucher Configuration.
* Navigate to the **Other Options** section.
* Locate the option labeled as:
> **"Pick Tax A/c Auto from Tax Master".**
* This dropdown provides multiple methods for automatic Tax Account Selection.
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### Option 1: None (Default)
When Set to **None**:
* No automatic tax account selection takes place.
* Users must manually select tax accounts during Journal Voucher entry.
**Result**
* Full manual control over tax account selection.
* No interaction with Tax Master records.
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### Option 2: Auto Pick If One Record Exists
When this option is enabled:
* The software automatically picks Tax Accounts if only one record exists for the selected GST Tax type.
**Example**
* Select **Auto Pick If One Record Exists**.
* Save the configuration.
* Initiate a new Journal Voucher entry.
* Select the GST tax head.
**Result**
Since only one matching Tax Master record exists:
* The tax accounts are automatically picked by the software.
* No manual selection is required.
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### Option 3: Auto Pick First Record
When this option is enabled:
* The software automatically selects the first available Tax Master record linked to the selected tax head.
**Example**
* Select **Auto Pick First Record**.
* Save the configuration.
* Create a new Journal Voucher entry.
* Select the GST tax head.
**Result**
As soon as the tax head is selected:
* The first available Tax Master record is automatically selected.
* The corresponding tax accounts are populated instantly.
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### Option 4: Prompt Tax Master for Multiple Records
When this option is enabled:
* The software displays a selection window whenever multiple Tax Master records are available.
* Users can choose the appropriate tax type before proceeding.
**Example**
* Select **Prompt Tax Master for Multiple Records**.
* Save the configuration.
* Create a new Journal Voucher entry.
* Select the GST tax head.
**Result**
A prompt window appears displaying the available Tax Master records.
* Select the required Tax Type.
* Confirm the selection.
The system then automatically populates the corresponding tax accounts based on the selected Tax Master record.
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### Key Benefits
* Faster Journal Voucher entry.
* Reduced manual tax account selection.
* Improved GST accounting accuracy.
* Consistent use of Tax Master configurations.
* Lower risk of selecting incorrect tax accounts.
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### Best Practice Tips
* Use **Auto Pick If One Record Exists** when each tax type has a unique Tax Master mapping.
* Use **Auto Pick First Record** when a default tax account should always be applied.
* Use **Prompt Tax Master for Multiple Records** when multiple tax structures exist and user selection is required.
* Regularly review Tax Master configurations to ensure accurate account mappings.
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### Final Outcome
The **Pick Tax A/c Auto from Tax Master** feature enables Logic ERP to automatically select tax accounts during Journal Voucher entry based on predefined Tax Master records. Depending on the selected configuration mode, the system can auto-pick a single matching record, select the first available record, or prompt the user to choose from multiple tax records, ensuring faster and more accurate accounting transactions.
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