# Hello Swipe! I Need help with Error Message: You can't add Tax as custom column. This name is reserved for system. - /v2/custom\_fields/item

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**Created:** [June 5, 2025, 11:37am UTC](https://community.getswipe.in/t/hello-swipe-i-need-help-with-error-message-you-cant-add-tax-as-custom-column-this-name-is-reserved-for-system-v2-custom-fields-item/3396 "2025-06-05T11:37:10Z")\
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It seems like you’re trying to add a Tax column in the custom field section.

Please note that the Tax column is already reserved in the system, please follow the steps mentioned below article to add tax rate for the product.

> [@How to add Tax to Product?](https://community.getswipe.in/t/how-to-add-tax-to-product/2822):
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> To add tax to your product please follow the steps mentioned below: Step 1: Go to Products and Services and click on Edit if it is an existing product. ​ Step 2: Click on Tax \<\< select the tax and click on Update Item. Step 3: For new product, click on New Item. after that Click on Tax \<\< select the tax and click on Add Item.