diff --git a/jey_erp/patches/add_tax_articles_to_si_grid_views.py b/jey_erp/patches/add_tax_articles_to_si_grid_views.py
index fdcaa9f..baa617d 100644
--- a/jey_erp/patches/add_tax_articles_to_si_grid_views.py
+++ b/jey_erp/patches/add_tax_articles_to_si_grid_views.py
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ def execute():
 	ignores the new in_list_view field, so the "Tax Articles" cell never appears for
 	those users until they add it manually via the grid gear.
 
-	Replace the legacy `tax_article` entry (or, lacking it, insert after
-	`item_tax_template`) with `custom_tax_articles_display` in every saved layout that
-	doesn't already have it. Idempotent.
+	Add `custom_tax_articles_display` to every saved layout that doesn't already have
+	it, positioned near the tax fields. This is purely additive: the legacy
+	`tax_article` column (if present) is left untouched. Idempotent.
 	"""
 	rows = frappe.db.sql(
 		"select user, data from `__UserSettings` where doctype = 'Sales Invoice'",
@@ -36,10 +36,10 @@ def execute():
 			continue
 
 		new_col = {"fieldname": "custom_tax_articles_display", "columns": 2}
-		if "tax_article" in names:
-			cols[names.index("tax_article")] = new_col
-		elif "item_tax_template" in names:
+		if "item_tax_template" in names:
 			cols.insert(names.index("item_tax_template") + 1, new_col)
+		elif "tax_article" in names:
+			cols.insert(names.index("tax_article") + 1, new_col)
 		else:
 			cols.append(new_col)