Tax API

Setup TaxCloud

10min

Overview & Purpose

This third-party API is exclusively for the United States Market. TaxCloud is the internet USA's only sales tax compliance service, which we help you integrate as a third-party service in OnPrintShop.

How to integrate

Read the below systematic guide to integrate TaxCloud API with your OnPrintShop website.

1. Register with TaxCloud

  • Visit the TaxCloud website and click on the Get Started button. The Registration page will appear:
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  • Fill in the required information to complete the registration process.
  • You can also register via Google.

2. Configure your website

  • After successful registration and verification, configure your website to avail the features of TaxCloud. Go to the TaxCloud Dashboard >> Settings (Left Sidebar) >> Stores:
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  • Click on the +Add button:
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  • Select the Store Type as the "Other" from the drop-down.
  • Enter the name of your store under the Store Name field.
  • Enter the URL of your store under the field Store URL.
  • Specify the default Tax Identification Code.
  • Click on the Add button to complete adding the store details.

3. Get The API Key and API ID

Once the website is added, the API key and Login ID are displayed with the Store details:

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  • Copy and save the Key and Login ID details at a secure place.

4. Enable Automated Compliance

There is a need to enable automated Compliance to handle all of the sales tax compliance and obligations, including the calculation. To enable this, navigate to the Profile >> Account:

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  • Locate the Service Plan and click on the edit icon to enable the Automated Compliance:
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  • Click on the ADD ENHANCED SERVICES button, give the confirmation in the pop-up opened and follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Configure TaxCloud with OnPrintShop Admin panel

To configure TaxCloud with your website, go to the Admin Panel >> Store Configurations >> External Service Settings >> ‘Tax API’ Tab >> TaxCloud Option>> ‘Action’ drop-down >> ‘Edit’ Option:

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  • Enter the saved API ID and API Key in the fields.
  • For entering the value in the TIC field, refer to https://taxcloud.net/tic/ and enter the desired TIC number.
  • Enter the correct origin address.
  • Save the details and continue.