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Do You Have to Add Tax on Shopify?

Last updated on January 10, 2023 @ 4:15 pm

Adding taxes to your online store can be a confusing and daunting task. But, it’s important to remember that you are required to add taxes on Shopify if you are selling physical goods to customers in certain countries and states.

There are a few ways to go about adding taxes to your store, and we’ve outlined them for you below.

    1. Use Shopify’s built-in tax calculator

    Shopify has a built-in tax calculator that can help you calculate and add taxes to your orders. To use the tax calculator, simply go to Settings > Taxes in your Shopify admin and enter your location information.
    The tax calculator will then show you the applicable taxes for your area. You can then choose which taxes you want to add to your store, and Shopify will automatically add the taxes to your orders.

    2. Use a third-party tax service

    If you want more control over your taxes, or if you’re selling in multiple countries or states, you can use a third-party tax service like TaxJar or Avalara. These services will help you calculate and file your taxes, and they can also automate the process of adding taxes to your orders. To use a third-party tax service with Shopify, simply sign up for an account with the service and follow their instructions for connecting to Shopify.

    3. Use Shopify’s manual tax settings

    If you’re comfortable calculating your own taxes, you can enter them manually in Shopify. To do this, go to Settings > Taxes in your Shopify admin and click on the “Add manual tax rate” button. From there, you’ll be able to enter the details of the tax rate, including the name, rate, and whether it’s applied before or after shipping.

Regardless of which method you choose, it’s important that you stay compliant with tax laws in the countries and states where you’re selling. Not sure where to start? We suggest talking to a accountant or tax advisor to get started.

Conclusion:

If you are selling physical goods to customers in certain countries and states, then you are required by law to add appropriate taxes onto those items in your shop.

PRO TIP: If you are selling products on Shopify, you may be required to collect and remit sales tax on those transactions. Sales tax is a tax levied on the sale of goods and services, and is typically imposed at the time of purchase. Depending on your location, you may be required to collect and remit sales tax on orders shipped to customers in certain states. If you are unsure whether or not you are required to collect and remit sales tax, we recommend that you consult with a tax advisor.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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