How to put tax rate on the Square online stone website?

[Frenchitem]

I have the brick and mortar store tax rate easy to put there for state tax. How do i put the tax rate for my online store Square website online?

[JTPets]

Here is a document outlining how to do that, if you get stuck let me know. After you do all the settings you can get it by adding to your cart - https://squareup.com/help/ca/en/article/5061-create-and-manage-your-tax-settings

[Summer2024 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Frenchitem ! @JTPets provided a great article that outlines how to do this, but I am also going to provide the information here for visibility 😁 Please let either of us know if you have any further questions!

Setting Up Online Store Tax Rates

1. Access Tax Settings

   1. →Square Dashboard
   2. →Settings
   3. →Tax Settings
   4. →Online Tax Rates
2. Configure Online Rates
   1. →Square Online
   2. →Settings
   3. →Taxes
   4. →Add Tax Rate

Step-by-Step Process

1. Add New Tax Rate

   • Click "Add Tax Rate"
   • Enter tax rate name (e.g., "State Sales Tax")
   • Input percentage
   • Select applicable locations

2. Configure Tax Settings

   • Choose which items are taxable
   • Set shipping tax preferences
   • Define tax regions/zones

Important Notes

• Online tax rates are separate from in-person rates
• You can set different rates for different shipping zones
• Tax settings sync automatically once saved

Common Questions

1. Multiple Tax Rates?

   • Yes, you can add multiple rates
   • Stack taxes if needed
   • Set different rates by region

2. Shipping Address Impact

   • Rates can adjust based on customer location
   • Set up tax zones accordingly
   • Enable automatic tax calculation

Best Practices

1. Verify all rates are correct
2. Test with sample orders
3. Keep tax documentation updated
4. Review rates periodically