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# How to Add and Import Taxes in COUNT

Whether you're managing a few tax rates or handling multiple jurisdictions, COUNT gives you the flexibility to add taxes manually or import them in bulk.

### How to Add a Single Tax

**Go to Settings**
* From the left sidebar, navigate to **Settings**.
* Scroll down to **Financials** and click **Tax Configuration.**

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**Add a New Tax**
* Click the **Add a Tax** button on the right side of the screen.
* In the pop-up window, enter:
    * **Tax Name** (e.g. 1726 - SEATTLE, WA)
    * **Tax Percentage** (e.g. 15)

**Save the Tax**
* Click **Add** to save the new tax to your workspace.

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### How to Import Taxes in Bulk
If you're migrating from another system or managing many tax rates, importing them via CSV is the fastest option.

### Step-by-Step Guide:

**Prepare Your CSV File**
* Your file must include a **header row**.
* Required columns:
    * `Tax Name`
    * `Description`
    * `Percentage`

**Go to the Import Page**
* Click the following link to go to Import Taxes: [app.getcount.com/import-taxes](https://app.getcount.com/import-taxes).

**Map the Columns**
* In the "Import Taxes" screen:
    * Enter the name of the column that holds your **Tax Name**.
    * Enter the column for **Tax Percentage**.
    * (Optional) Enter the column for **Tax Description**.

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**Upload Your File**
* Drag and drop your **CSV file** (max 350KB), or click **upload** to browse.

**Import**
* Click the orange **Import Taxes** button in the bottom-right corner.

Once uploaded, your tax rates will be added to your COUNT workspace and ready to use.

| Pro-tip: Use tax imports when onboarding new clients or setting up a practice with recurring regional tax rules—it’ll save you hours of manual entry.