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Understanding Read-only vs. Tax Engine Integrations in Kintsugi

This article explains the difference between Read-only and Tax Engine integrations for syncing sales tax data between platforms.

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Read-only Integrations (Restricted Access)

Read-only integrations provide limited access, allowing data synchronization from your connected platform while restricting any modifications or adjustments to sales tax information on invoices. This means that:

  • You must manually configure and maintain tax settings within the connected platform (e.g., Shopify, QuickBooks, etc.)

  • It is your responsibility to ensure that sales tax collection is enabled and configured properly.

Important: Since Kintsugi does not modify tax settings for Read-only integrations, you should:

  1. Confirm that your integrated platform (e.g., Shopify) is set up to collect sales tax in the correct jurisdictions.

  2. Ensure your products are categorized correctly within your integration to align with Kintsugi's tax calculations.

  3. Regularly review your tax settings to avoid discrepancies between Collected Tax and Calculated Tax.


Tax Engine Integrations (Full Access)

Tax Engine Integrations have both read and write access, allowing Kintsugi to modify tax details in the integrated system. With Tax Engine integrations:

  • Kintsugi can update or override tax details on invoices in the connected platform.

  • This ensures that calculated tax matches the collected tax within the integration.

  • Manual tax adjustments are significantly reduced, saving time and preventing errors.


Current Read-only Integrations

We are maintaining a running list of integrations currently classified as Read-only. This list will be updated as changes are made.

  • BigCommerce

  • Chargebee

  • Shopify

  • Stripe

  • QuickBooks

  • WooCommerce

  • Amazon


Current Tax Engine Integrations

We are maintaining a running list of platforms with Tax Engine integrations. This list will be updated as changes are made.

  • BigCommerce

  • Chargebee

  • Stripe

  • QuickBooks

If you have any questions regarding your integration or need assistance with setup, please reach out to our support team.


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