How to change tax rates in PrestaShop

Step 1: Access the Tax Section

1. Log in to Your PrestaShop Admin Panel
   • Access your admin panel by entering your store’s admin URL and logging in with your credentials.
2. Navigate to the Tax Section
   • In the left-hand sidebar, navigate to International and then click on Taxes.

Step 2: Add or Edit a Tax Rate

1. View Existing Tax Rates
   • You will see a list of all existing tax rates, including their names and percentages.
2. Add a New Tax Rate
   • Click the Add new tax button at the top right corner.
   • Fill in the following details:
     • Name: Enter a name for the tax rate (e.g., “VAT 20%”, “Sales Tax 5%”).
     • Rate: Enter the tax rate as a percentage (e.g., 20, 5).
     • Enable: Choose whether to enable this tax rate.
   • Click the Save button to create the new tax rate.
3. Edit an Existing Tax Rate
   • Click on the Edit button (pencil icon) next to the tax rate you want to modify.
   • Update the necessary details (e.g., change the tax rate percentage).
   • Click the Save button to apply the changes.

Step 3: Manage Tax Rules

1. Navigate to Tax Rules Section
   • In the Taxes section, click on Tax Rules.
2. View Existing Tax Rules
   • You will see a list of tax rules that apply different tax rates based on various conditions, such as the customer’s location.
3. Add a New Tax Rule
   • Click the Add new tax rules group button.
   • Fill in the following details:
     • Name: Enter a name for the tax rules group (e.g., “EU VAT Rules”, “US Sales Tax Rules”).
     • Enable: Choose whether to enable this tax rules group.
   • Click the Save and stay button.
4. Add Rules to the Group
   • After creating the tax rules group, you can add specific rules to it:
     • Click the Add new tax rule button.
     • Country: Select the country to which this rule applies.
     • State: Optionally, select a state within the country.
     • Zip/Post Code Range: Specify a range of postal codes if the rule applies to specific areas.
     • Tax: Choose the tax rate to apply from the dropdown menu.
     • Description: Optionally, provide a description for internal use.
   • Click the Save and stay button to add the rule. Repeat this process to add more rules to the group.

Step 4: Assign Tax Rules to Products

1. Navigate to the Products Section
   • In the left-hand sidebar, navigate to Catalog and then click on Products.
2. Edit a Product
   • Select the product you want to edit by clicking on its name.
   • In the product’s editing page, navigate to the Prices tab.
3. Assign a Tax Rule
   • In the Tax rule dropdown menu, select the appropriate tax rules group that applies to this product.
   • Click the Save and stay button to apply the changes. Repeat this process for all products that require the new tax rule.

Step 5: Test and Verify

1. Test the Changes
   • Visit the front end of your store and add products to the cart to ensure the correct tax rates are being applied.
   • Check the order summary and invoices to verify that the correct tax rates are displayed.
2. Verify with Different Locations
   • Simulate purchases from different locations to ensure that the tax rules are correctly applied based on the customer’s address.

Additional Tips for Managing Tax Rates

• Stay Updated: Regularly check for updates to tax laws in the regions where you operate and adjust your tax rates accordingly.
• Consult a Tax Professional: For complex tax scenarios, consider consulting a tax professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
• Backup Your Store: Before making significant changes to tax settings, backup your PrestaShop store to avoid data loss.