Really struggling to get any info or advice on this. Hoping to get a response here. Would really appreciate it!
I've avoided Shopify for years since they don't collect and remit sales tax like eBay or Etsy, but it's time to bite the bullet and I want to fully understand state sales tax.
I understand that sales tax needs to be submitted to individual states once you reach that state's Nexus requirements.
What I don't understand is when to check "Charge tax on this product". Shopify support seems to not know anything about this, which is a bit concerning.
I've been told by others that I should check the box no matter what, even if I do not have Nexus, just in case I reach Nexus in the future. (I am VERY far away from reaching the Nexus requirements for any state and my business is based in a state that does not have sales tax)
If I do check that box but do not have Nexus/will not be submitting sales tax, where does the tax that Shopify collect go? I'm just confused.
And a followup question, should I also be charging sales tax on shipping cost if I should be checking the "Charge tax on this product"?
Thanks for any advice! I just want to be able to make my store live without being scared I'm doing something wrong with sales tax haha
