TaxJar integrates with Squarespace to help businesses manage sales tax calculations, filing, and reporting. Here's everything you need to know about using TaxJar with your Squarespace store.

Key Features

1. Automatic Tax Rate Calculations

• Calculates sales tax at checkout based on customer location
• Ideal for US-based sellers
• Eliminates manual tax rate setup
• Available on most Squarespace plans without additional TaxJar subscription

2. Sales Tax Filing and Reporting

• Provides AutoFile for automatic state tax filing
• Generates detailed sales and tax reports by jurisdiction
• Monitors economic nexus thresholds
• Helps maintain tax compliance
• Requires a paid TaxJar plan

Plan Requirements

For Automatic Tax Calculations Only:

• Squarespace: Any plan (Basic through Commerce Advanced)
• TaxJar: No paid plan needed for most Squarespace plans
• Exception: Basic/Personal plans require TaxJar Professional Plan

For Sales Tax Filing and Reporting:

• Squarespace: Any plan (Basic through Commerce Advanced)
• TaxJar: Any paid plan

For Both Features:

• Squarespace: Core, Plus, Advanced, Commerce Basic, or Commerce Advanced
• TaxJar: Professional plan

Setup Instructions

To Enable Automatic Tax Calculations:

1. Verify your current Squarespace plan
2. Upgrade if necessary
3. Connect TaxJar extension through Squarespace
4. Sign up for TaxJar if required

To Enable Tax Filing and Reporting:

1. Review plan requirements
2. Confirm current Squarespace and TaxJar subscriptions
3. Connect TaxJar extension
4. Configure filing preferences

This integration streamlines tax management for US-based businesses, ensuring accurate calculations and timely filing while reducing manual work and potential errors.

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