--- title: "Map sales tax, shipping, and vendor discounts on bills to general ledger accounts" slug: "map-sales-tax-and-shipping-on-bills-to-gl-accounts" updated: 2026-10-15T01:57:48Z published: 2026-10-15T01:57:48Z canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/map-sales-tax-and-shipping-on-bills-to-gl-accounts" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.servicetitan.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Map sales tax, shipping, and vendor discounts on bills to general ledger accounts ## Overview Before creating bills, map sales tax and shipping to general ledger (GL) accounts so they export correctly to your accounting software. > [!NOTE] > **Note:** If your account is connected to Intacct, this mapping is only required for non-PO bills created directly from the **Accounting > Bills** screen, not for bills created from a receipt. --- ### #### Who uses this feature - Administrators, managers, and accountants - Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) for details. - The *Purchasing Module* is required to use this feature. - Permission is required to use this feature. Please contact the account administrator on your team. #### Feature configuration - Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) for details. - The *Purchasing Module* is required to use this feature. - The *Payables* permissions are required to set up and manage approval workflows. Please contact the account administrator on your team. ## Things to know - Accounts Payable must be enabled to use this feature. For more, see [Set up Accounts Payable](/v1/docs/set-up-accounts-payable). - To map non-item costs on bills to general ledger accounts, see [Map pre- and post-tax charges and deductions on bills to general ledger accounts](/v1/docs/map-non-item-costs-on-bills-to-general-ledger-accounts). - If you use the *Purchasing Module*, *Purchasing* appears in the main navigation bar and in the side panel. - If you use the *Inventory Module*, *Inventory* appears in the main navigation bar and in the side panel. - If you are integrated with QuickBooks, make sure the *Description* field on the Tax and Shipping items in QuickBooks is empty. ## Map sales tax and shipping on bills to GL accounts 1. Go to the navigation bar and click **Settings**![A simple icon representing a settings gear.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-16T11%3A42%3A44Z&se=2026-10-16T12%3A42%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7aIu86y%2FtMleFBEamPilILPyePFZTsDzWzmTn8ZlyZY%3D). 2. In the side menu, click **Purchasing** or **Inventory**, then click **Configuration**. *Inventory Configuration* opens. 3. Click the **Purchasing** tab. ![Settings for mobile app and purchase order configurations in inventory management system.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/purchasing-configuration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-16T11%3A42%3A44Z&se=2026-10-16T12%3A42%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7aIu86y%2FtMleFBEamPilILPyePFZTsDzWzmTn8ZlyZY%3D) 4. Go to the *General Ledger Account Mapping* section and click **Setup GL Account Mapping**.The *Map General Ledger Accounts* pop-up opens. ![Instructions for setting up general ledger account mapping in accounting software.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/setup-gl-mapping-shipping.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-16T11%3A42%3A44Z&se=2026-10-16T12%3A42%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7aIu86y%2FtMleFBEamPilILPyePFZTsDzWzmTn8ZlyZY%3D) 5. From the **Shipping** dropdown, select the GL account to be impacted by shipping when the bill is exported. 6. From the **Tax** dropdown, select the GL account to be impacted by tax when the bill is exported. ![Mapping general ledger accounts for shipping, tax, vendor discounts, and restocking fees.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/map-gl-shipping-tax-etc.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-16T11%3A42%3A44Z&se=2026-10-16T12%3A42%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7aIu86y%2FtMleFBEamPilILPyePFZTsDzWzmTn8ZlyZY%3D) 7. When you're finished, click **Save and Confirm**. > [!NOTE] > **Note:** To learn more about other settings in this screen, see [Set up inventory configurations](/v1/docs/set-up-inventory-configurations). ## FAQ --- ### #### Why should I set up General Ledger Account Mapping in Inventory Configuration > Purchasing? We recommend you map shipping and tax to GL accounts to ensure accuracy when you export to your accounting software. If you create bills and want to map sales tax and shipping on them to general ledger accounts, set up GL Account Mapping. ## Want to learn more? - Visit the ServiceTitan Academy to enroll in [Accounts Payable in ServiceTitan](https://servicetitan.docebosaas.com/learn/courses/295/accounts-payable-in-servicetitan) - See [Accounts Payable](/v1/docs/set-up-accounts-payable) - See [Map pre- and post-tax charges and deductions on bills to general ledger accounts](/v1/docs/map-non-item-costs-on-bills-to-general-ledger-accounts)