Setting up taxes and payment systems

We’ve reached the point where we can start selling our products and accepting payments. This is a key feature of our online store — one that is essential for successfully launching our business and enabling us to accept direct payments from our web customers.

Tax settings are important if you are selling products that include VAT.

This section deserves serious attention. We must be cautious when configuring payment systems — after all, we don’t want our money ending up in the wrong hands! A reliable online payment service will be the foundation of our store’s reputation, helping every visitor feel absolutely confident that their payment is secure. Most customers will be reluctant to provide their card number unless they are sure of the payment process. Therefore, we must offer multiple options for paying for products. In this chapter, we will cover how to: manage tax rates and set up automatic payment acceptance.