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How Does Tax Work on Wix?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 12:01 am

When you create a website with Wix, you will be asked to select a premium plan in order to connect your own domain name to your site. One of the benefits of a premium plan is that you can remove Wix ads from your site.

You can also add ecommerce to your site, which allows you to sell products and services directly through your website. If you plan on selling products or services through your Wix website, you will need to pay taxes on those sales.

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In the United States, there are two types of taxes that you may be required to pay: federal taxes and state taxes. Federal taxes are imposed by the federal government and are paid to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). State taxes are imposed by individual states and are paid to the state tax authority.

The amount of tax you will pay depends on the type of product or service you are selling, as well as the state in which the sale is taking place. For example, in the state of California, the sales tax rate is 7.25%. This means that for every $100 worth of products or services sold, the seller must pay $7.25 in taxes to the state.

As a general rule, sellers are responsible for collecting and remitting taxes on their sales.

However, there are some exceptions. For example, if you sell digital products (such as ebooks or software), you may not be required to collect and remit taxes on those sales. This is because digital products are considered “intangible personal property” and are not subject to sales tax in most states.

If you are selling physical products (such as clothing or jewelry), you will need to collect and remit taxes on those sales unless you have a valid resale certificate. A resale certificate allows you to purchase items without paying sales tax, as long as you intend to resell those items at a later date. In order to obtain a resale certificate, you will need to apply for one from your state’s tax authority.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to use Wix to create a website for your business, it is important to be aware of how taxes work on the platform. While Wix does allow you to collect sales tax from customers in certain states, it is important to note that you are responsible for remitting the taxes to the appropriate state agencies. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties.

How Does Tax Work on Wix?

Taxes on Wix work in a very simple way – when someone makes a purchase through your Wix site, they will be charged tax based on the location of their shipping address.

For example:

If someone in California buys an item from your store for $100, they will be charged $7.25 in taxes (7.25% of $100). The total amount they will pay for the item will be $107.25.

What if I don’t want to charge tax?

You can choose whether or not to charge tax on each individual product in your store.

How do I remit taxes?

When someone makes a purchase through your store, they will be charged tax based on their shipping address.

Can I get a refund if I overpaid my taxes?

If you have overpaid your taxes, you may be able to get a refund by filing a claim with your state’s tax authority.

Conclusion

When selling products or services online through Wix, it is important to be aware of the different tax laws that may apply in order for ensure compliance.


Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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