# How to Force Tax for Supported Card Methods

1. Open Settings → Payment Methods.
2. Under Options, find **Force Tax**.
3. Select the supported Credit or Debit methods that must always apply tax.
4. Select **Update Options**.
5. Test with an eligible taxable item.

This helps prevent an employee from unintentionally removing applicable tax when the selected card method requires it. Configure tax rates and product taxability correctly before enabling the rule.