How-to: Add Sales Tax to Campaign Purchases

Automatically add sales tax to item purchases to comply with local laws and regulations.

Some states require that sales tax be added to any purchases made through your fundraisers. If you’re selling taxable items, you may need to report these purchases to the state and pay taxes. Be sure to check your state’s rules and regulations before you start fundraising. Sales tax only applies to purchased items, not donations made alongside purchases.

When enabled, sales tax will be automatically added at checkout:

How do I add sales tax to Auction items?

1. Go to Campaigns in the left menu.
2. If you’ve chosen a list view, click on the Campaign title. If you’ve chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
3. Select Campaign Setup*.
4. Go to Auction in the timeline at the top.
5. Scroll down to Optional settings and select Show optional settings.
6. Scroll down to Do you want to collect sales tax for items?, check the box, and enter the sales tax amount:

7. Select Save.

How do I add sales tax to other Campaign items?

1. Go to Campaigns in the left menu.
2. If you’ve chosen a list view, click on the Campaign title. If you’ve chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
3. Select Campaign Setup*.
4. Go to Options in the timeline at the top and select the relevant Component section (e.g., if you’re updating a Storefront item, select Storefront Options).
5. Scroll down to Do you want to collect sales tax for items?, check the box, and enter the sales tax amount:

6. Select Save.

*Terminology may differ according to Campaign settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Campaign items can have sales tax applied?

Sales tax can be applied to Auction items, Storefront items, Crowdfunding Perks, Ticketing & Registration Tickets, and A-Thon or Peer-to-Peer registration fees. Taxes only apply to purchased items, not donations.

Does sales tax apply to donations?

No, sales tax only applies to purchased items. If a donor purchases an item and gives a donation at the same time, the sales tax will not be applied to the donation portion.

Can I add sales tax to all Campaign types?

If you’re running a Campaign as an Advocate or Corporate Social Responsibility program, you won’t be able to add sales tax to items. Sales tax is available for standard organizational Campaigns.

How do I track the sales tax I’ve collected?

You can use the View Donations report to track how much sales tax you’ve accumulated. Learn more in our guide on how to export donation and donor reports.

Do I need to add sales tax to my fundraiser?

Some states require sales tax on certain purchases made through fundraisers. Check your state’s rules and regulations to determine if you need to collect and report sales tax on your taxable items.