1. Login into sandbox (if you have access)
2. Under your Tools Menu enable the variable
   1. Enable this variable by going to Tools -> Company Variables Settings -> Accounting -> Accounting: Enable Fee Exclusion Logic
   2. Streamline article on this https://help.streamlinevrs.com/portal/en/kb/articles/how-do-i-create-an-exclusion-fee
3. Create OTC - Create the OTC (Owner Transaction Code)
   1. Step 1:
      1. Navigate to Tools > Accounting Settings & Tools
      2. Click on Owner Transactions Codes
      3. Click on Add New Owner Transaction Code
      4. In the new window for the OTC Template, use the drop down to select the template Hidden Owner Charge (Paid from Gross Rent)
      5. Enter Code/Name (Description)
      6. Select the Vendor
   2. https://help.streamlinevrs.com/portal/en/kb/articles/otc-wizard-honeybee
4. Create the exclusion fee
   1. Step 2:
      1. Navigate to the Taxes & Fees area and select Add New Tax or Fee
      2. Using the wizard select the template: select Fee Charged From Gross Rent
      3. Follow the wizard, and once you reach the section to add the Used for Types, select the needed used for types. Then click the boxes to the right -- Charge Owner, Do not include in folio -- and then select the newly created OTC under Transaction Code that works with exclusion logic.
      4. Complete the remaining steps in the wizard to set up the fee

Example setup:

Apply to all the appropriate channels:

1. Create a test reservation in the past with applicable dates as we want to disburse it in the next steps
   1. Be sure to add a payment for the full amount of the reservation
   2. Check out the commissions tab to ensure you see the exclusion at the top right after the Gross Room Revenue amount and before the commissions amount
2. Run a Predisbursement to ensure reservation is going to disburse and shows the exclusion fee you created.
   1. If Predisbursement looks good, fully disburse it.
3. Check pay invoices for invoice for the exclusion fee to ensure it is created an paying the vendor you want it to
4. Run Owner Statements and review to see how the reservation looks on the owner statement