Should merchants consult tax professionals?

Yes. Merchants should consult tax professionals when they need advice about their specific tax obligations.

A tax professional can help merchants with:

• Determining where they need to register for taxes
• Understanding local, state, national, or international tax rules
• Managing complex tax situations
• Preparing filings and remittances
• Handling audits or compliance questions

Shopify provides tax tools and resources to help with calculations and reporting, but it does not replace professional tax advice. Merchants remain responsible for meeting their legal tax obligations.