We offer you a guide to import Canadian tax rates. Do you want to sell products on WooCommerce and need to charge taxes to your customers who are located in Canada? Tax rules vary from province to province, and to comply with the legislation, it is essential to correctly configure the tax rates on your online store. This article guides you step by step on the two main approaches to manage Canadian taxes: manually or using Jetpack .
1. Manual Approach: Configure Taxes One by One in WooCommerce
The manual approach involves entering the tax rates for each province and territory in Canada directly into WooCommerce. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Access Tax Settings in WooCommerce
In your WooCommerce dashboard, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Taxes . If you don't see the tax option, make sure you have enabled taxes in WooCommerce > Settings > General by checking the "Enable Taxes" box.
Step 2: Create tax classes
WooCommerce allows you to set tax classes for different products or services. You can set them up based on product types (e.g. food, electronics) or by region.
Step 3: Add tax rates
Under the Standard Rates tab, you can enter the tax rates for each province. Here are the current rates in Canada for each province:
- Alberta : 5% (HST)
- British Columbia : 12% (5% GST, 7% PST)
- Ontario : 13% (HST)
- Quebec : 14.975% (TPS 5%, TVQ 9.975%)
You will need to enter each rate individually. WooCommerce also allows you to set whether or not the prices displayed include tax.
2. Use Jetpack for automatic tax management
If you prefer to automate tax management, the Jetpack extension offers a simple solution to import applicable tax rates based on your customers' locations.
Step 1: Install and activate Jetpack
Start by installing the Jetpack plugin through your WordPress dashboard under Plugins > Add New . Once installed, log in with your WordPress.com account to activate its features.
Step 2: Enable automatic tax calculation services
In WooCommerce > Settings > Taxes , you will find an option to enable automatic tax calculation. Once enabled, Jetpack will automatically calculate taxes based on your customers' address. This service adjusts according to changes in legislation, so you don't need to make regular updates.
3. Import Canadian tax rates
If you have a CSV file with current tax rates, WooCommerce lets you import that data. Here’s how: Step 1: Download a CSV template Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Taxes > Standard Rates , then click Import CSV . Download the provided template to see how to structure your data. Step 2: Add your tax rates Fill out the CSV file with the tax rates for each province. Be sure to include specific postal codes, if necessary. Step 3: Import the file Once your CSV file is ready, go back to Standard Rates , click Import CSV , and upload your file. WooCommerce will automatically update your tax rates based on the information you provided.
4. Additional configurations
After importing your tax rates, you can make a few additional adjustments to customize your store:
- Tax Rounding : WooCommerce allows you to choose whether taxes should be rounded individually for each product or globally for the entire order.
- Taxes based on shipping or billing address : You can specify whether taxes should be calculated based on the customer's billing or shipping address.
This article has given you an overview of the approaches to integrate Canadian taxes in WooCommerce. Whether you choose a manual or automated method, it is essential to ensure that your store is compliant with local tax requirements. Feel free to follow this guide to simplify the process of setting up taxes in your online store! If you need assistance with creating your online store, contact us .
