# File with TaxJar Learn more about filing with TaxJar. You can set up and manage sales tax filing directly in your Stripe dashboard. Stripe Tax integrates with TaxJar to automate filing for US sales tax, helping you file on time and avoid errors that can occur with manual filing. ## Availability TaxJar can file for Stripe Tax users in all US locations where state sales tax applies. ## Before you begin - **Sign up for Tax Complete**: For TaxJar to file on your behalf, you need a [Tax Complete](https://stripe.com/tax/pricing) subscription plan. - **Set up Stripe Tax**: To enable calculations and collection with Stripe Tax, see [Set up Tax](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/set-up.md). Specifically, make sure that you’ve [added your tax registrations](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/set-up.md#add-registrations). If you haven’t yet registered with the taxing authorities and you sell remotely in the US, [Stripe can register with local tax authorities](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/use-stripe-to-register.md) on your behalf. - **Make sure you have a US-based bank account**: TaxJar uses this account to remit your collected tax to the applicable state taxing authorities. If you’re an international business without a US bank account, you can use a service like [Mercury](https://mercury.com/) to set one up. - **Gather relevant state tax information**: To sign up for automated filing, we need information about your business. This varies by state, but usually includes data such as your filing frequency and state tax identification number. ## Select the state for TaxJar to file in 1. In the Dashboard, navigate to the [Registrations](https://dashboard.stripe.com/tax/registrations) tab. 1. In the Dashboard, navigate to **Locations** > [Collecting and filing](https://dashboard.stripe.com/tax/registrations). 1. Select the state where you want to set up filing. 1. Click the overflow menu (⋯) on the right side, and select **Set up filing**. If you’re not already subscribed to [Tax Complete](https://stripe.com/tax/pricing), you can sign up now. Alternatively, you can navigate to **+ Quick Actions** and select **Setup filing** ## Install the TaxJar app and create an account Select **Install** to connect the TaxJar app. Stripe automatically creates a TaxJar account for you. If you already have a TaxJar account and select this option, you get redirected to TaxJar Support. This account allows you to access TaxJar directly from your Stripe account without needing an additional login or password. ## Review your business information Next, confirm your business details, including your address and bank details. TaxJar uses your bank account to remit tax collected to the taxing authorities. Always make sure you have sufficient funds in this bank account to cover your sales tax liabilities. If you have a debit blocker enabled on your bank account, you might also need to add the ACH originator IDs to your bank account to ensure the taxing authority payments process successfully. ## Add your state details Provide your state-specific business registration and filing information. These details differ by state, but generally include your state tax ID, nexus start date, and assigned filing frequency. We show the first return we can file based on your state-assigned filing frequency and applicable deadlines. You’re responsible for any returns due prior to that date. TaxJar has [detailed information](https://stripe-tax-filing.helpscoutdocs.com/category/1150-set-up-filings) by state to assist you in setting up your filings. ## Review and submit your application Review all the information you provided, and select **Submit**. The TaxJar team reviews your filing application application and emails you if they need more information. After we process your filing application and you’re successfully signed up for automated filing, you receive an email. You can check the status of your filing application by navigating to **Locations** > **Collecting** and filing and reviewing the **Filing setup** column. You can also view your filing application from the **All locations** page. If any additional information is needed to process your filing, you’ll see this under **Locations** > **Needs attention**. For any location listed here, TaxJar contacts the email address associated with your TaxJar account and provides specific instructions about what you need to do next. If you need help during this process, contact [TaxJar Support](https://stripe-tax-filing.helpscoutdocs.com/article/1145-support). ## Review the accuracy of your filing reports Each month before TaxJar begins processing your returns, TaxJar sends a summary of your upcoming filings to the email address associated with your TaxJar account. The email includes the US locations where you’re signed up for automated filing, and a reminder to review your filing reports to make sure everything looks as expected. You can also see a summary of the filings TaxJar will file for you that month in the **Filings** tab. There, you can view the estimated tax payment (which includes any filing discounts the state offers) and select **Review report on TaxJar** to see a detailed report of what TaxJar will file on your behalf. - **If you don’t agree with the filing report or need to make any changes, you must [pause your filings](https://stripe-tax-filing.helpscoutdocs.com/article/1210-pause-a-filing) before the 6th of the month at 6 PM ET.** - If everything is correct, no action is required. TaxJar automatically begins processing your filings as early as the 7th of the month and sends you an email after this is complete. You can view a copy of your completed filings in your [TaxJar Filing History](https://app.taxjar.com/payments) at any time.