TaxJar integration for sales tax
ElasticFunnels asks TaxJar for the sales tax on each checkout, by state, ZIP and city, and adds it to the order before the customer pays.
TaxJar at a glance
- Type
- Sales tax calculation
- Connect with
- TaxJar API token
- Coverage
- US addresses
- Runs at
- Checkout
- Product tax codes
- TaxJar TIC per product
- Testing
- TaxJar sandbox
What the TaxJar integration does
At checkout, ElasticFunnels sends the destination address and the order lines to TaxJar, gets the tax back and shows it in the order summary. The tax amount is stored on the order.
- Real-time rates by state, ZIP and city for US addresses
- Set a TaxJar tax code (TIC) per product, or mark a product tax exempt
- Add more than one tax integration: they are tried in order if one fails
- The collected tax shows in reports and in Shopify order sync
Tax settings in ElasticFunnels
- Destination
- State, ZIP, city
- Order lines
- Products and amounts
- Product tax code
- TaxJar TIC
- Tax exempt products
- Skipped
- Origin address
- Set on the merchant
- Tax on shipping
- Merchant setting
How to connect TaxJar
Get an API token
In TaxJar, open Account → TaxJar API and copy your API token.
Connect TaxJar
Paste it in Settings → Integrations → Operations → TaxJar. Turn on sandbox while you test.
Set product tax codes
Add a TaxJar TIC in each product Pricing tab, or mark the product tax exempt.
Check your nexus
TaxJar decides which orders are taxable from the nexus states in your TaxJar account.
Full guide: Sales tax integrations
TaxJar + custom checkouts
Checkout to TaxJar
Tax is calculated on your own checkout pages from the customer address.
Tax on the order
The amount TaxJar returns is what is stored on the order and shown in reports.
Fallback providers
Add Avalara or TaxCloud as a second tax integration. It is tried if TaxJar fails.
Tax to Shopify
Shopify order sync sends the tax exactly as collected in ElasticFunnels.
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TaxJar integration FAQ
Does the TaxJar integration cover orders outside the US?
No. It calculates US sales tax by state, ZIP and city. For international addresses, use the Avalara integration.
What happens if TaxJar does not answer?
ElasticFunnels tries your next tax integration. If none returns a rate, the order goes through with no tax and a warning is logged.
Does ElasticFunnels file my sales tax returns?
No. ElasticFunnels calculates and collects the tax at checkout. Filing is handled outside ElasticFunnels.
Can I exempt a product from tax?
Yes. Turn on Tax exempt on the product and it is skipped when tax is calculated at checkout.