How do I fix BR-AG-09?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cbc:TaxAmount` element in your Invoice. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-AG-09 a critical error?

Yes, BR-AG-09 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-AG-09 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-AG-09 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-AG-09Partly

IPSI VAT breakdown tax amount must be calculated correctly

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-AG-09] The tax amount for the IPSI VAT category in the VAT breakdown must be calculated based on the taxable amount and rate.“

XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID="M"]/cbc:TaxAmount (BT-117). For IPSI (category M), the tax amount must be correctly calculated from the taxable amount and percentage.

What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cbc:TaxAmount` element in your Invoice.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:TaxSubtotal>
  <cbc:TaxAmount>999.99</cbc:TaxAmount>
  <!-- Does not match expected calculation -->
</cac:TaxSubtotal>

After

<cac:TaxSubtotal>
  <cbc:TaxAmount>100.00</cbc:TaxAmount>
  <!-- Matches expected calculation -->
</cac:TaxSubtotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-AG-09

Location//cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID='M']/cbc:TaxAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-45Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) shall have a VAT category taxable amount (BT-116).BR-48VAT category rate required BR-AE-09Reverse charge VAT breakdown tax amount must be zero