Taxes and fees on Wehoz orders
How sales tax is calculated, when it applies, and why you'll never see a hidden fee at checkout.
title: Taxes and fees on Wehoz orders description: How sales tax is calculated, when it applies, and why you'll never see a hidden fee at checkout. topic: payments-billing order: 20 updated_at: "2026-05-30" tags: [tax, sales-tax, fees] related: [accepted-payments, coupons-and-promos]
We calculate sales tax based on your shipping address. The amount shows in your cart before you pay — never a surprise on the receipt.
How sales tax works
Most US states tax most online purchases. The rate depends on:
- Your shipping state — every state has a base rate
- Your county and city — local taxes can add a percentage point or two
- The product category — some states exempt certain categories (e.g., clothing in Pennsylvania, groceries in many states)
We integrate with a tax engine that handles the math automatically. The line "Sales tax" on your cart is the live calculated figure for your specific address.
What "no hidden fees" means
We don't add:
- "Service fees"
- "Convenience fees"
- "Order processing fees"
- "Fulfillment surcharges"
There's the item price, sometimes shipping, and sometimes sales tax. That's the entire bill. Membership stores often hide cost in annual fees and "premium service" surcharges — we just don't.
Tax-exempt orders
If you have a valid state sales-tax exemption certificate (resellers, nonprofits, schools), contact us before placing the order. We'll set up your account for tax-exempt purchases and refund any tax collected on prior orders.
Out of state? Tax-free?
A few US states have no sales tax at all (e.g., Oregon, New Hampshire, Montana, Delaware, Alaska). Orders shipped to those states show $0 tax automatically.
Questions about a specific order's tax line? Email us and we'll walk you through it.
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