Manual Tax Rate Setup in Squarespace

Sales tax collection in Squarespace depends on the customer's location:

• Shipping address for physical products
• Billing address for digital products and services
• Member's billing postal code for memberships
• Tax doesn't apply to donations or gift cards

Adding Country Tax Rates:

1. Open the Taxes panel
2. Click "Add Rate" under Manual Setup
3. Select country and state (if US)
4. Enter tax name and rate
5. Toggle options for services/digital products and shipping
6. Save changes

Adding Canadian Province Rates:

1. Click "Add province rate"
2. Select province
3. Enter provincial tax rate
4. Configure tax options
5. Click Add, then Save

Adding US Local Tax Rates:

1. Click "Add zip code rate"
2. Choose ZIP Range or Single ZIP Code
3. Enter ZIP code(s) and tax rate
4. Click Add, then Save

Additional Features:

• Tax-inclusive pricing available (product price includes tax)
• Multiple tax rates combine (not compound)
• Edit/remove tax rules through Taxes panel
• Taxes calculate on discounted prices

Important Notes:

• Cannot set different rates per product
• Cannot set city/region rates outside US/Canada
• Cannot exempt specific customers
• State tax rates combine with local rates
• Removing country tax rules removes all associated state/local rates

For US Sellers:

• Consider economic sales tax nexus laws (South Dakota v. Wayfair)
• Consult tax advisor for compliance
• Check state-specific tax requirements
• Use automatic tax rates via TaxJar for simplified US tax management

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