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How Do I Charge Tax on Shipping WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 4:18 pm

How Do I Charge Tax on Shipping WooCommerce?

If you’re using WooCommerce to sell products online, you may need to charge tax on shipping. This can be a complicated process, but we’ll walk you through it step by step.

First, you’ll need to set up your WooCommerce tax settings. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Tax and select the Standard tax rate option. Next, enter your country and state in the Tax Location section.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to charge tax on shipping in WooCommerce, be aware that there are some implications that could affect your business. For example, you will need to make sure that your tax calculation is accurate, as well as keeping track of the different tax rates for different shipping destinations. Additionally, if you offer free shipping, you will need to make sure that your tax calculation takes this into account. Failure to do so could result in overcharging your customers, which could lead to customer complaints and a loss of business.

Now that your tax settings are configured, you can start setting up your shipping rates. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping and select the Flat Rate shipping option. Enter a name for your shipping rate, such as “Standard Shipping,” and then enter the amount you want to charge for shipping in the Flat Rate Amount field.

Next, scroll down to the Shipping Taxes section and select the Calculate tax based on: option. This will ensure that taxes are calculated correctly based on the customer’s address. Finally, click Save Changes.

Your shipping rates are now configured and ready to go!

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.