It is important to understand whether or not Shopify automatically charges tax on transactions. The answer to this question is no, Shopify does not start collecting tax on your behalf. It is always your decision where and when to collect sales tax.

Here are some key points to keep in mind regarding Shopify and taxes:

  • Shopify does not collect taxes on your behalf.
  • You are responsible for setting up and managing your own tax settings in your Shopify store.
  • You will need to enable taxes in your Shopify settings in order to collect taxes.
  • You will need to research and understand the tax laws in each jurisdiction that you are selling to in order to properly set up your tax settings.

In conclusion, it is important to note that Shopify does not automatically charge tax on transactions. You are responsible for setting up and managing your own tax settings in order to collect taxes from customers. It is important to understand the tax laws in each jurisdiction that you are selling to in order to properly set up your tax settings.