Introducing Enhanced Tax Compliance Features in Shopify

Shopify has updated its tax compliance features on Shopify Plus, improving accuracy, efficiency, and customization for enterprise tax needs.
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Executive summary:

  • Complete migration from AvaTax to Shopify Tax
  • Enhanced compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in tax management
  • Targeted towards Shopify Plus merchants in the USA

What changed

The AvaTax app is being deprecated and its functionalities are getting integrated into Shopify Tax, offering a more streamlined tax compliance solution.

Why it matters

Ensures compliance with US tax regulations more efficiently, offers enhanced customization, and integrates seamlessly with existing Shopify setups.

Role-specific impact

  • Marketers: Better alignment with regulatory requirements can boost customer trust.
  • Developers: Simpler integration and less maintenance of tax-related software.
  • Store admins: Simplified tax operations, easier management of tax settings, and reduced risk of errors.

Implementation checklist

  1. Review tax settings after migration to ensure alignment with your business practices.
  2. Test the updated system to confirm tax calculations are correct.
  3. If any settings were not migrated, manually update them according to the migration guide.

Resources

For more detailed instructions and setup, see the official Shopify Tax guide.

Need guidance? Talk to Makro.

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