Admin: Tax

Introduction

The Tax section in your admin portal enables you to manage how you are going to calculate your taxes. 

Accessing Tax Management

1. Log in to the Fluid Admin portal.
2. Select the Settings Gear Icon in the top right and click “View All Settings”.
3. In the left navigation sidebar, locate the "Commerce" section.
4. Select "Tax" from the menu options.

Tax Calculation Configuration

Purpose: Determine how Fluid calculates and applies tax rates to orders, ensuring compliance with regional tax requirements and accurate customer billing.

Tax Integration Options

Use a Droplet

• Functionality: Connect to existing tax provider account through a droplet integration.
• Benefits: Leverage existing tax service relationships and configurations.
• Implementation: Seamless integration with current tax calculation systems.
• Use Cases: Businesses with established tax service providers.

Custom Tax Integration

• Functionality: Configure webhook endpoint to connect preferred tax service.
• Flexibility: Complete control over tax calculation methodology.
• Requirements: Custom development and integration with existing tax systems.
• Benefits: Tailored tax calculation that matches specific business requirements.

Use Fluid's Tax Solution

• Functionality: Utilize pre-configured Avalara account with customizable tax settings per country.
• Benefits: Simplified setup with professional tax calculation accuracy.
• Features: Enable and customize tax settings per country as needed.
• Advantages: Comprehensive tax compliance without external service management.

Free Tax

• Functionality: Offer free tax on all orders regardless of country or cart value.