Taxes & Sales Tax

How Seayora calculates and tracks sales tax on invoices, and your responsibility to determine, file, and remit taxes.

Seayora can apply and track tax on your documents, but tax obligations are yours to determine.

What the tools do

Apply sales-tax rates you configure to invoices.
Summarize amounts collected for a period.
Feed tax figures into your reports.

What you’re responsible for

Seayora does not determine your nexus, taxability, exemption status, or rates, and does not file or remit taxes for you unless expressly stated. Any tax figure or form is a tool — you must confirm it and handle your own filings. Where a partner provides an informational form (like a 1099-K), verify it against your records.

Nothing here is tax advice — consult a tax professional.

Setting up rates by jurisdiction

Configure the tax rates that apply to where you do business, and apply the correct one per invoice based on the job or customer location. Review rates periodically — jurisdictions change them, and Seayora doesn’t update them automatically for you.

Frequently asked questions

Does Seayora file sales tax returns for me?

No. Seayora calculates and tracks tax on your documents as a convenience, but filing and remitting to tax authorities is your responsibility unless expressly stated otherwise.

What if I sell in multiple states?

You may need to charge different rates — or none at all — depending on where you have nexus in each state. This is a good question to bring to a tax professional familiar with multi-state sales tax.

Can I mark specific customers as tax-exempt?

Yes, where supported — mark an exempt customer accordingly and keep their exemption certificate on file in case it’s ever requested during an audit.

Do I charge tax on labor, materials, or both?

This varies significantly by state — some tax only materials, some tax the whole invoice, and some exempt labor entirely. Confirm the rule for your jurisdiction rather than assuming.