How to add tax obligations per state on the registration form

vFairs allows organizers to collect a different tax from attendees based on the state they are residing and registering from. This allows greater control for organizers to fill their tax obligations later on.

Guide: Setting Up State-Specific Taxes in vFairs

This guide will walk you through the steps to configure taxes for attendees based on their state so that different tax rates apply depending on the location of the event participant.

Step 1: Log into the vFairs Admin Dashboard

1. Login to your vFairs account with your admin credentials.
2. From the main dashboard, locate and click on the Registration  menu located in the navigation panel.

Step 2: Access the Tax Setup Section

1. In the Registration section, scroll down and click on the Tax Obligations option.
   

Step 4: Add State-Specific Taxes

1. Click on the "Add" button to create a new tax rule.

2. In the tax rule form:

   • State/Province: Select the specific state for which the tax rule will apply (e.g., New York, California, etc.).
   • Tax Rate: Enter the applicable tax rate for the selected state (e.g., 7%, 8.25%).
   • Tax Name: You can give the tax rule a name for easy reference, such as "California Sales Tax."

3. Repeat this process for each state where you need to define specific tax rates.

Step 5: Save and Confirm the Configuration

1. Once all state-specific tax rules have been added, click the Save button to ensure all changes are applied.
2. Double-check that the correct states and tax rates have been configured by reviewing the list of applied tax rules.

Step 6: Testing Tax Application for Attendees

1. To confirm that the taxes are set up correctly, you can run a test registration by entering addresses from different states. 
   
   
2. The system will automatically calculate and apply the tax based on the billing address provided during registration.

Step 7: Monitor and Adjust Taxes as Needed

1. After the event goes live, you can review tax reports within the Payment report section to ensure the correct tax amounts are being charged.
2. If any adjustments are needed, you can return to the Registration >> Tax Obligations section to update or add new tax rules.