## File and Remit Taxes

This section details how to file and remit collected taxes with Stripe, offering automated solutions and partner integrations.

**Key Concepts:**

*   **Filing Frequency:** Determined by local tax authorities, this dictates how often you must submit tax returns (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually).
*   **Remittance:** The act of paying the collected taxes to the relevant tax authority.
*   **Filing Partners:** Third-party services integrated with Stripe to assist with tax filing.

**Filing with Stripe:**

Stripe Tax offers automated filing solutions, primarily in the US, and partners with other services for broader coverage.

*   **Automated US Filing (via TaxJar):**
    *   Stripe Tax integrates with TaxJar to automate US sales tax filing directly from your Stripe Dashboard.
    *   This feature is available in all 46 US states with a state-level sales and use tax.
    *   **Prerequisites:**
        *   Stripe Tax must be set up with your tax registrations.
        *   A Tax Complete subscription plan is required for TaxJar to file on your behalf.
        *   A US-based bank account is needed for remitting collected taxes.
        *   Gather relevant state tax information (filing frequency, state tax ID, etc.).
    *   **Setup:** Select the state for TaxJar to file in via the Dashboard.

*   **Filing Partners:**
    *   Stripe partners with various services to manage tax filing for different regions and business types.
    *   **TaxJar (a Stripe company):** Offers automated US filing.
    *   **Taxually:** Assists with tax filing outside the US.
    *   **Marosa and Hands-off Sales Tax:** Other filing solutions with separate pricing.
    *   **Pricing:** Varies by partner and location. The Stripe Tax subscription plan includes filing entitlements that can be used towards TaxJar and Taxually.

**Process Overview:**

1.  **Register:** Ensure you are registered to collect tax in all relevant jurisdictions.
2.  **Collect:** Stripe Tax calculates and collects taxes on your transactions.
3.  **Report:** Stripe Tax generates reports of your collected taxes.
4.  **File & Remit:** Use Stripe's automated solutions or partner integrations to file tax returns and remit payments to the tax authorities.

**Important Notes:**

*   You are responsible for filing and remitting taxes for every location where you are registered.
*   Each jurisdiction has its own rules for reporting and filing.
*   Filing frequency can vary based on annual revenue and local regulations.
*   You might be eligible for a 1099 tax form through a platform that pays you with Stripe.