How do I integrate TaxCloud with Shopify, BigCommerce, or WooCommerce?

TaxCloud has native apps and plugins for major ecommerce platforms, plus API access for custom setups. The integration routes checkout calculations through TaxCloud’s SST-certified engine.

Key takeaways

Shopify:

• Install the TaxCloud app from the Shopify App Store
• Connect using your TaxCloud API key from your TaxCloud account dashboard
• The app overrides Shopify’s native tax calculation; Shopify Tax settings become inactive
• After connecting, enroll in AutoFile in your TaxCloud account for automated filing and remittance
• Ensure nexus states in TaxCloud match your registered states; TaxCloud calculates only for nexus states you’ve configured

WooCommerce:

• Install the TaxCloud WooCommerce plugin (available directly from TaxCloud or the WordPress plugin repository)
• Enter your TaxCloud API key and API ID in the plugin settings
• The plugin intercepts WooCommerce’s checkout tax calculation and routes it to TaxCloud’s engine
• Disable WooCommerce’s built-in tax settings after connecting to avoid conflicts
• AutoFile enrollment is managed in your TaxCloud account, not in WooCommerce

BigCommerce:

• TaxCloud connects to BigCommerce via its API; a third-party connector or direct API integration is the standard approach
• BigCommerce’s platform allows custom tax provider connections through its API; this may require developer assistance for initial setup
• Once connected, calculations and AutoFile enrollment work the same as other platforms

After any integration:

• Map your products to Product Tax Codes (PTCs) in TaxCloud; PTCs control state-specific taxability rules for your products
• Verify the integration with a test order in each nexus state before going live
• Confirm AutoFile enrollment state by state in your TaxCloud dashboard