How do I integrate Stripe Tax with my store (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.)?

To integrate Stripe Tax with your store (such as Shopify, WooCommerce, or other e-commerce platforms), you need to connect Stripe to your store and enable Stripe Tax within your Stripe account. Here’s a step-by-step guide for the most common platforms:

**1. Shopify**

Shopify has a built-in Stripe integration, but as of now, Shopify Payments (powered by Stripe) does not support Stripe Tax directly. If you want to use Stripe Tax, you’ll need to use a third-party app or custom integration:

– Use a third-party app from the Shopify App Store that supports Stripe Tax.
– Alternatively, if you have a custom checkout or use Shopify’s API, you can integrate Stripe directly and enable Stripe Tax in your Stripe Dashboard.
– In your Stripe Dashboard, go to “Tax” and follow the setup instructions to configure your tax settings, including your business location, products, and where you collect taxes.
– Stripe Tax will automatically calculate and collect the correct sales tax, VAT, or GST at checkout.

**2. WooCommerce**

WooCommerce supports Stripe through the WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway plugin, but Stripe Tax is not natively integrated. To use Stripe Tax:

– Install and activate the WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway plugin.
– Connect your Stripe account to WooCommerce.
– To enable Stripe Tax, you’ll need a custom integration or a plugin that supports Stripe Tax (such as the “WooCommerce Stripe Tax” plugin, if available).
– In your Stripe Dashboard, enable Stripe Tax and configure your tax settings.
– Stripe Tax will then calculate and collect taxes on eligible transactions processed through Stripe.

**3. Custom Stores or Other Platforms**

If you have a custom store or use another platform that supports Stripe:

– Integrate Stripe using the platform’s Stripe plugin or API.
– In your Stripe Dashboard, enable Stripe Tax and complete the setup process.
– Update your checkout flow to use Stripe’s Payment Intents API with the “automatic_tax” parameter set to “true.”
– Stripe Tax will automatically calculate and collect the correct taxes based on your configuration.

**General Steps for All Platforms**

1. Sign up for Stripe and activate Stripe Tax in your Stripe Dashboard.
2. Configure your business information, products, and tax collection locations in Stripe Tax settings.
3. Ensure your store’s checkout is integrated with Stripe and supports Stripe Tax (via plugin, app, or custom code).
4. Test your checkout to confirm taxes are calculated and displayed correctly.

For detailed, platform-specific instructions, visit Shopify’s, WooCommerce’s, or your platform’s documentation and support resources. For Stripe Tax-specific questions, contact Stripe support.