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How Do I Charge Sales Tax on Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 10:07 pm

In the United States, sales tax is calculated based on the ship-to address. When you create a new product in Shopify, you’ll be asked to specify whether the product is taxed. You can also set up automatic tax calculations by enabling taxes in your Shopify settings.

If you’re using Shopify Payments, then Shopify will automatically calculate and remit the appropriate taxes to the relevant tax authorities on your behalf. However, if you’re using a third-party payment gateway, you’ll need to calculate and remit the taxes yourself.

PRO TIP: If you are thinking about starting a Shopify store, or are in the process of setting one up, you may be wondering how to charge sales tax on Shopify. While sales tax may seem like a complex topic, it is actually fairly simple to understand and set up in Shopify. In this article, we will explain how sales tax works, and how to charge it on your Shopify store.

However, it is important to note that while sales tax is generally a straightforward concept, there are a few things you need to be aware of before setting it up on your store. First, you need to make sure that you are registered to collect sales tax in the state or states where you have nexus. Nexus is basically a term used to describe a physical presence in a state, such as having a warehouse, office, or store location. If you do not have nexus in a state, you will not be required to collect sales tax from customers in that state.

Second, you need to be aware of the different types of taxes that may be applicable to your business. There are three main types of taxes that businesses may be required to collect: sales tax, use tax, and value-added tax (VAT). Sales tax is generally imposed

The following article provides more information about how sales tax works in the United States:

https://www.Shopify.com/legal/sales-tax

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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