Texas restaurant tax rules are fairly straightforward at the highest level. Most ready-to-eat food sold by restaurants is taxable, and the statewide Texas sales tax rate is 6.25%. The details can get more complicated once local tax rates, takeout orders, food trucks, bakery items, tips, and exempt purchases come into play. For restaurants, cafes, bakeries, […]
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Uber Eats can help restaurants reach more customers without building their own delivery operation. It also adds another layer to sales tax management. Depending on where a restaurant operates, Uber Eats may collect and remit the sales tax on an order. In other cases, some or all of the collected tax may be passed back […]
Businesses operating in Scottsdale need to understand more than a single sales tax percentage. Arizona sales tax uses a transaction privilege tax (TPT) system, and the rate a business owes can depend on what it sells or the type of activity it conducts. What is Scottsdale sales tax? Since the state uses TPT, the combined […]
POS and Integration Guides, SpotOn
Adding tax in SpotOn starts with choosing the right tax settings for your business location, order types, products, and local requirements. Businesses may also need to account for item-level tax rules, exempt items, or different settings for dine-in, takeout, delivery, alcohol, or other taxable categories. Before adding or updating tax settings, confirm the correct sales […]
POS and Integration Guides, Shift4
Setting up sales tax correctly in your POS system is an important part of running a business. Whether you are opening a new location or updating your current settings, understanding how taxes work across different Shift4 POS systems can help you collect the correct amount from customers and keep reporting more organized. Shift4 includes several […]
Businesses, POS and Integration Guides, Restaurant / Bar, Retail Shops, Sales Tax Advice for Businesses
Are you trying to put the right price in your POS so your sales tax is calculated correctly and you get the price you want? Our simple sales tax decalculator can help.
POS and Integration Guides, Square
A POS system is only as powerful as what you build around it. While Square provides a strong foundation for payments, order management, and reporting, its app ecosystem is what allows restaurants to customize operations, improve efficiency, and scale more effectively. From inventory and labor tools to accounting and compliance solutions, Square POS apps help […]
Clover, POS and Integration Guides, Square, User Portal
Choosing the right point-of-sale (POS) system is one of the most important decisions for small businesses and restaurants. Two of the most popular options, Clover and Square, offer powerful tools for payments, operations, and growth. But while both platforms help businesses run more efficiently, they approach hardware, flexibility, and customization differently. In this guide, we’ll […]
Knowing how to calculate sales tax is an important part of running a business. Whether you own a restaurant, retail shop, salon, or another brick-and-mortar business, sales tax affects what customers pay at checkout and how much money you need to hold for your tax filing deadline. The basic sales tax formula is simple: multiply […]
Clover, POS and Integration Guides
Clover POS gives small businesses a flexible way to accept payments, manage sales, and run daily operations. But the right Clover apps can help merchants extend their POS system beyond core checkout features. The Clover App Market includes apps for tasks like accounting, employee management, inventory, customer loyalty, payroll, scheduling, reporting, and sales tax automation. […]
