Date Updated: 1/16/2025
This article will cover the steps and relevant information to add Custom Service Fees.
Instructions
- To create a new fee, select System Configuration from the Dashboard right side menu.
Once on the System Configuration Screen.
- Click on the Transactions Tab > then the Services and Fees tab.
- Next click the Edit button
- Then the Add button to bring up the Add Service/Fee screen.
- The Add Service/Fee screen dialog box
Fee Type - Depending on the fee to be added these types are available;
Standard - This option provides maximum flexibility for any item or transaction type, but it cannot be automatically displayed for specific transactions.
Firearm Fee - This is for recouping costs like the NICS Background check fee, which will automatically show if defaulted for firearms.
Protection Plan - This fee is for the protection plan and warranty.
*Surcharge - This will recoup the cost that Credit Card charges the store. For example to add a Surcharge fee, click Setup-Surcharge-Fees.
*Range Rentals - This will cover fees for eye protection, ear protection gear, etc.
*Range Duration - This fees will cover Range time, membership fees, etc.
* Available in January 2025
Name - Start by giving your fee a name. Choose a name that describes the purpose of your fee
Default Amount - Give your fee a default value. This value can be as little as $1.00. The Amount can be adjusted during the transaction itself.
General Ledger - Choose the General Ledger account for your fee from the available options. Bravo will use this account for accurate accounting. If needed, you can enable a "Miscellaneous Account" in the GL screen. For more details on the General Ledger process, click How-to-Post-to-Accounting.
Tax Group - The options here are Non Taxable, General Retail, Service, Shipping, Coins/Currency, Loose Diamonds, Firearms/Ammo. You have to select one of the tax group options for your fee here.
- Once you added your fee, click OK and then Save.
- Exit the System Configuration Screen by clicking Done on the top right of the screen.
- Your fee will now be available to select for a transaction.
To learn more about Merchandise Service Fees, please see the article Merchandise-Services-Fees.