Configuring tax settings with the BigCommerce Checkout Integration
You may need to charge and collect taxes from your subscription customers. All tax settings are handled directly in BigCommerce for merchants using the BigCommerce Checkout Integration.
This guide explains how to set up your tax settings, and what to expect from Recharge regarding taxes.
- BigCommerce Checkout Integration
Refer to Setting up taxes in Recharge if you are using the Recharge Checkout on Shopify or the Recharge Checkout on BigCommerce.
Identify your tax scenario
BigCommerce tax settings
Tax configurations:
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Prices Entered with Tax Inclusive or Exclusive
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Display Prices Tax Included or Excluded
Refer to Tax Overview for detailed information on configuring taxes in BigCommerce.
Recharge tax settings
Recharge's tax details are located directly in the merchant portal.
Refer to Setting up taxes in Recharge for more information on taxes in Recharge.
Tax configurations
The following BigCommerce and Recharge tax configurations are recommended to ensure proper tax calculations on both checkout and recurring orders.
Tax scenario |
BigCommerce tax settings |
Recharge tax settings |
| Tax scenario 1 (Most common US configuration) |
Display Prices Tax: excluded Prices Entered with Tax: exclusive |
Include all taxes in prices: unchecked |
| Tax scenario 2 |
Display Prices Tax: excluded Prices Entered with Tax: inclusive |
Include all taxes in prices: unchecked |
| Tax scenario 3 (Most common EU configuration) |
Display Prices Tax: included Prices Entered with Tax: inclusive |
Include all taxes in prices: checked |
| Tax scenario 4 |
Display Prices Tax: included Prices Entered with Tax: exclusive |
Include all taxes in prices: checked |
Tax on shipping
For tax on shipping, if you charge taxes on shipping, you can check Include shipping rate in taxed prices.
Tax integrations
You can also choose to use a third party integration to sync taxes between Recharge and BigCommerce, such as Avalara.
Support
While Recharge can offer assistance regarding recurring orders and subscription customers, it is best to contact Bigcommerce’s support team for questions related to your tax settings.
Any existing tax documentation created by Recharge only applies to merchants using the Recharge Checkout.
Recharge recommends working with a local tax professional to ensure you configure your tax settings correctly based on Economic Nexus laws.
