> ## Documentation Index
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# Taxes

### Definition

A tax object represents a tax rate configured in the invoicing software. It defines the percentage and the rules for applying it to invoice lines.

### Purpose

Tax objects ensure each invoice line carries the correct tax rate. The invoicing software uses them to calculate the tax amount on each line.

### Relationships

* Referenced by invoice lines.
* Each tax has a rate and a name.

### Endpoints

| Method | Endpoint                                                                    | Description                      |
| ------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| GET    | [Retrieve all taxes](/api-reference/endpoints/invoicing/retrieve-all-taxes) | Returns a list of all tax rates. |