Citation :

Dhavalkumar Patel, "Anatomy of Sales and Use Tax in Oracle Fusion Applications," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT), vol. 73, no. 11, pp. 1-8, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I11P101

Abstract

Effective management of Sales and Use Tax is vital for ensuring compliance and financial accuracy in modern enterprises operating across multiple jurisdictions. Oracle Fusion Applications address this need through the Fusion Tax module—an integrated, rules-based engine that enables automated tax determination, calculation, and reporting across financial business transactions. This article presents a comprehensive examination of the Sales and Use Tax framework within Oracle Fusion Tax, detailing its architecture, configuration elements, and business applications. It explores key setup components such as tax regimes, jurisdictions, tax rules, and tax applicability logic, demonstrating how these configurations interact with core financial modules like Payables, Receivables, and Procurement. Aimed at implementation partners, business users, and Fusion IT support teams, the article provides both conceptual and practical insights into achieving accurate tax automation, maintaining compliance, and reducing manual intervention. By dissecting the underlying mechanisms and best practice configurations, this work contributes to a deeper understanding of how Oracle Fusion Tax supports scalable, compliant, and efficient Sales and Use Tax management in enterprise environments.

Keywords

Sales and use tax, Oracle Fusion Applications, Oracle Fusion Tax, Transaction tax, Financials and taxation, implementing Fusion tax module.

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