# Discount transactions

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/avatax-for-ap/pzd9321148239934/

# Discount transactions

**Element type:** Conditional

**Element type:** Required

**Endpoints/models used:** [CreateTransactionModel](https://developer.avalara.com/api-reference/avatax/rest/v2/models/CreateTransactionModel/), [LineItemModel](https://developer.avalara.com/api-reference/avatax/rest/v2/models/LineItemModel/)

If your platform supports the ability to handle vendor discounts, then your integration must also include this functionality. Types of discounts can include standard discounts at the line level, automatically distributed discounts, and manufacturer’s coupons transmitted as additional line items. More information is available in the earlier "Discounts and overrides" section.

**View example**:

```
{
  "lines": [
    {
      "number":"1",
      "quantity":1,
      "amount":100,
      "taxCode":"P0000000",
      "itemCode":"Test SKU",
      "description":"Test Item Description",
      "discounted": true
    },
    {
      "number":"2",
      "quantity":1,
      "amount":75,
      "taxCode":"P0000000",
      "itemCode":"Test SKU",
      "description":"Test Item Description",
      "discounted": true
    }
  ],
  ...
  "discount":50
} 
```