GST Quick Reference

The GST (Goods and Services Tax) status of an product is set in the product card.

GST (Goods and Services Tax) status

There are three status options:

  • GST means that GST is charged whether the Transaction is from supplier to supplier; supplier to retailer; retailer to third party supplier (with an ABN number) or from retailer to customer.
  • NO GST means that GST is charged only between suppliers/ retailers and third parties who are not the "end user" of the product. Therefore products flagged as NO GST do not have GST added to the retail price.
  • GST-FREE means no-one pays GST on this product.

GST Examples

Fred NXT POS Code Definition Example only Pharmacy pays GST Customer pays GST
Y GST
  • Hair Dye
  • Film
  • Nappies
  • Vitamins
 Yes Yes
N No GST
  • NHS Items
  • Schedule 4 & 8 Prescriptions
  • Schedule 2 & 3 Medicines
 Yes No
F GST Free
  • Sunscreen
  • Baby Formula
  • Condoms
  • Incontinence Pads
 No No

If you have inquiries relating to GST, contact the Australian Tax Office. Examples given above are examples only and are subject to change .

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