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Does Squarespace Collect Sales Tax?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 11:28 pm

Squarespace is a popular website builder that offers users a simple way to create beautiful websites. One of the questions that many users have is whether or not Squarespace collects sales tax.

The answer to this question is a bit complicated.

In general, Squarespace does not collect sales tax on behalf of its users. However, there are some circumstances in which Squarespace may be required to collect sales tax.

For example, if you sell products through your Squarespace website, you may be required to collect sales tax in certain states. This is because Squarespace is considered a “remote seller” in those states.

PRO TIP: If you are selling products through your Squarespace website, you may be required to collect sales tax from your customers. Depending on the laws in your state, you may be required to collect sales tax on shipping and handling charges as well.

In addition, if you use Squarespace’s commerce features to sell digital products (such as e-books or software), you may be required to collect sales tax in certain states. This is because digital products are considered “tangible personal property” in those states.

So, does Squarespace collect sales tax? In general, no. However, there are some circumstances in which Squarespace may be required to collect sales tax on behalf of its users.

Conclusion:
overall, No. However, depending on what you’re selling through your site (physical goods, digital goods) and in which state(s) your customers reside, taxes may apply.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.