If I have already started creating a online store but have not publuished it or made any sales or ads, do I need to file for taxes this year?
Hi, @ZachKing1956 .
You may need to remit your sales taxes as a merchant, though generally speaking this would normally only be the case once you’ve generated sales on your store.
Due to the complex and legal nature of taxes however, please note that Shopify are unable to provide any tax advice. We have a wide range of blog posts here available for informational purposes, as well as our taxes help guide to help merchants set up their tax settings within the Shopify admin. Though for advice that is specific to your region and circumstance, please consult your local legal or tax advisor.
Apart from this, how are you getting on with your store so far?
To help get you ready for a successful launch, I’ll leave some of our guides and resources for you below to take a closer look at. Remember to also market and advertise your store prior to and after launching, to help drive traffic and (hopefully) sales to your store!