Time for action – setting up PrestaShop to handle sales tax

Here we go:

1. Hover on Localization and click on the Taxes subtab.

2. Click on Add new; enter the name and rate of tax.

3. Click on the boxes where the tax is applicable and Save your new tax.

4. Take a look at the screenshot below:

   

5. Click on the bin icon to delete any taxes that are not appropriate to you.

6. Finally, make sure the Enable tax box is ticked. Click on Save.

   

What just happened?

It is really important to get this right. It is hard to run a business from jail. But that doesn't necessarily mean you have to get your wallet out. Most tax authorities offer free advice over the phone and face-to-face. Look for them and give them a call.

Now we can go on to explore checkout.