---
title: "NetSuite tax above total for Administrators - Payhawk Help Center"
slug: "please-verify-that-tax-amount-is-not-greater-than-total-amount"
description: "Fix the error when the tax amount is greater than the total amount in Oracle NetSuite: correct the tax amount on the expense in Payhawk, then export again."
updated: 2026-10-22T10:56:24Z
published: 2026-10-22T10:56:24Z
canonical: "payhawk.com/please-verify-that-tax-amount-is-not-greater-than-total-amount"
---

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# Please verify that tax amount is not greater than total amount.

## Error message

```plaintext
Please verify that tax amount is not greater than total amount
```

## Affected ERP integrations

- Oracle NetSuite

## Cause

This error is returned by Oracle NetSuite when the tax amount on an expense is greater than the total expense amount, which is not allowed.

## Solution

To resolve this issue:

1. In Payhawk, open the expense showing the error.
2. Review the tax amount and total amount on the expense line items.
3. Correct the tax amount so that it is less than or equal to the total expense amount.
4. Click on **Review** to export the expense again.

If the tax amount appears correct but the error persists, verify that:

- The total amount includes all necessary charges.
- No duplicate tax entries exist.
- Line item amounts are calculated correctly.