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An enumerated type for the values that represent the type of tax.

Code so that your app gracefully handles any future changes to this list.

Types that use TaxType

TaxClassificationDetailTaxDetail

Calls that use TaxType

Enumerations

Value
Description
STATE_SALES_TAX
This enumeration value indicates that US state sales tax was charged to the buyer against the order line item.
VAT
This enumeration value indicates that Value-Added tax (VAT) was charged to the buyer against the order line item. VAT is not applicable in all countries, including the United States.
PROVINCE_SALES_TAX
This enumeration value indicates that provincial sales tax was charged to the buyer against the order line item.

Note: In Canada, PROVINCE_SALES_TAX indicates that a Provincial Sales Tax was charged to the buyer against the order line item. Depending on the province this can be either Provincial Sales Tax (PST) or Quebec Sales Tax (QST).
REGION
This enumeration value indicates that regional sales tax was charged to the buyer against the order line item.
GST
This enumeration value indicates that a Goods and Services Tax was charged to the buyer against the order line item. This tax type applies to:
  • Australia and New Zealand: this is an import tax charged to buyers outside of these two countries
  • Canada: GST indicates that a Federal Sales Tax was charged to the buyer against the order line item. Depending on the province this can be either Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).