Applying Tax on Shipping Fee
Avoid potential legal issues and fines by making the shipping cost taxable. Additionally, it ensures that the store accurately reflects the total cost of the purchase, including all applicable taxes. Properly applied taxes on shipping also contribute to the overall financial health of the business by ensuring that all revenue is correctly accounted for and reported. Below is the step-by-step procedure to make the shipping fee taxable:
Install and activate the WooCommerce Weight-Based Shipping Fee plugin.
In your WordPress dashboard, go to WooCommerce > Weight-Based Shipping Fee.
Click on “Add New Rule”. A new interface will appear where you need to provide the following details:
Configure the Shipping Setting:
- Shipping Title: Enter the title for the shipping method.
- Is Taxable: Select “Yes” to make the shipping fee taxable.
Complete the other necessary details for the rule, such as Shipping Pricing, Selection Type, Min Weight, Max Weight, Fee Type, and Fee Amount.
Click on “Publish” to apply the rule or save it as a draft.