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To explain using the default Phoenix install as an example - the default shop is located in Florida so only charges tax in Florida.
 
To explain using the default Phoenix install as an example - the default shop is located in Florida so only charges tax in Florida.
  
A Tax Zone has been created and named Florida (it could be named anything) - open the Tax Zone (click the Folder icon) to see the areas included in this Tax Zone and you will see Country = United States and Zone = Florida.
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A Tax Zone has been created and named Florida - it could be named anything.
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Click <span class="btn-info">Details</span> to see the areas included in this Tax Zone.
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You will see Country = United States and Zone = Florida.
 
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To explain using a shop located in a different country as an example where the shop only charges tax in its own country.
 
To explain using a shop located in a different country as an example where the shop only charges tax in its own country.
  
*Create a Tax Zone - lick <span class="btn-red">New Zone</span>
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*Create a Tax Zone - click <span class="btn-red">New Zone</span>
 
*Click <span class="btn-yellow">Insert</span>
 
*Click <span class="btn-yellow">Insert</span>
 
*Enter a '''Name''' (anything you want).
 
*Enter a '''Name''' (anything you want).

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From admin dashboard go to Localization/Taxes → Tax Zones - you will see this:

Taxzones.png

Tax Zones are sometimes known as Geo Zones and are defined here so you can set up different tax rates, payment options and shipping options for each Tax Zone - this will be done in later steps Set up Tax Rates, Set up Payment Options, Set up Shipping Options.

To explain using the default Phoenix install as an example - the default shop is located in Florida so only charges tax in Florida.

A Tax Zone has been created and named Florida - it could be named anything. Click Details to see the areas included in this Tax Zone. You will see Country = United States and Zone = Florida.

Taxzones2.png

To explain using a shop located in a different country as an example where the shop only charges tax in its own country.

  • Create a Tax Zone - click New Zone
  • Click Insert
  • Enter a Name (anything you want).
  • Enter a Description (anything you want).
  • Click Save
  • Click the folder icon to open the new Tax Zone folder.
  • Click Insert
  • Select your country from the Country: drop down menu.
  • Select All Zones from the Zones: drop down menu.
  • Click Save
  • This has now created a new Tax Zone where tax will be charged to all Zones (counties/provinces) within your country.



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