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<h2><strong>Highlights</strong></h2>
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<li style="color: #000"><strong>Approve Exemption Requests Manually or Automatically</strong></li>
<li><strong>Customizable Tax Exempt Form in My Account</strong></li>
<li><strong>Restrict Exemption Requests by User Roles</strong></li>
<li><strong>Customizable Email Alerts for Admin and Customers</strong></li>
<li><a href="#more-features"><strong>View Detailed Features List Here</strong></a></li>
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<p>Managing tax exemptions manually often leads to misplaced forms, missing documents, and delayed approval processes, causing frustration for customers and challenges for store owners. With the Tax Exemption for WooCommerce extension, you can automate every aspect of the tax exemption workflow. This intuitive extension allows merchants to restrict tax exemptions based on specific customers or user roles. It offers the flexibility to customize the tax exemption process, collect essential tax information and supporting documents directly from customers’ My accounts, and approve tax requests either automatically or manually through VAT validation. Furthermore, the extension ensures that both customers and administrators remain informed at every stage, whether requests are approved, rejected, or pending, through customizable email notifications. In short, this extension streamlines your tax processes, reduces errors, and minimizes manual effort.</p>
<h2>How does it work?</h2>
<p>After successfully installing this plugin, a text exemption feature will be successfully added to your WooCommerce store. Once this feature is enabled on your store, the customer can easily submit the tax information or VAT number and doc via a simple form. Admin can review and approve or reject this request manually. Moreover, the system can automatically verify this through a VAT number.</p>
<h3><strong>Tax Exemption Methods</strong></h3>
<p>Two main methods are used:</p>
<h3>Remove Tax Automatically:</h3>
<p>Merchants have the option to designate specific customers or user roles as tax-exempt, eliminating the need for these customers to submit any forms or apply for exemption. Exempted customers will not be charged tax in their upcoming orders.</p>
<h3>Remove Tax Manually:</h3>
<p>Customers can apply for tax exemption by completing a tax exemption form available in their My Account section. Once a request is submitted, the merchant receives an email notification, allowing them to either approve or deny the exemption request. Alternatively, merchants can update a customer’s exemption status through the user detail page in the back-office system.</p>
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<h2>Auto Tax Removal or Checkout Option</h2>
<p>The checkbox in tax exempt for WooCommerce has the following functionality:</p>
<ul>
<li>Upon receiving an exemption, customers will notice an exemption checkbox during the checkout process.</li>
<li>Selecting this option will eliminate any applicable taxes for these customers.</li>
<li>The heading and label of the checkbox can be customized to suit specific needs.</li>
<li>It is essential for customers to select this checkbox before completing their purchase; otherwise, taxes will be applied.</li>
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<div class="twocol-one last"><img src="https://addify.store/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/woocommerce-tax-exempt-2.png" alt="Auto Tax Removal or Checkout Option" /></div>
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<div class="twocol-one"><img src="https://addify.store/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/woocommerce-tax-exempt-5.png" alt="Customizable tax-exempt form" /></div>
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<h2>Customizable Tax-Exempt form in My Account page</h2>
<p>Merchants can fully customize the exemptions form based on their needs. They can easily enable or disable and change the labels for the following fields:</p>
<ul>
<li>Vat Field</li>
<li>Text Field</li>
<li>Text Area Field</li>
<li>File Upload Field</li>
</ul>
<p>Moreover, they can also add instructions to the file upload box field and choose what file types are allowed.</p>
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<h2>Accept/Reject Exemption Requests from the Back-Office (Admin Panel)</h2>
<p>To change a user’s exemption status, visit the user detail page from the back-office and:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fill the customers exemption form</li>
<li>Upload the required documents for exemption</li>
<li>Change customer’s exemption status to approved or disapproved</li>
<li>Set expiry for user’s exemption status</li>
</ul>
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<div class="twocol-one last"><img src="https://addify.store/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/woocommerce-tax-exempt-4.png" alt="Accept or Reject Exemption Requests" /></div>
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<div class="twocol-one"><img src="https://addify.store/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/woocommerce-tax-exempt-7.png" alt="Approve exemption requests via email" /></div>
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<h2>Option to Approve Exemption Requests via Email</h2>
<p>Once an exemption request is made by a customer by filling out the exemption form, the merchant receives an email notification notifying them of a new exemption request. From this email merchant can:</p>
<ul>
<li>Click on the approved link, which exempts customers from any tax on upcoming orders</li>
<li>Click on the disapprove link, which disapproves customer’s exemption request.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Exempt Specific Customers or User Roles from Tax</h2>
<p>From the tax-exempt for WooCommerce settings panel, merchants can easily select:</p>
<ul>
<li>Specific customers by their email for tax exemption</li>
<li>Customers by their user roles for exemption</li>
</ul>
<p>Once users or roles are specified these customers will not be charged any tax in their upcoming orders.</p>
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<div class="twocol-one last"><img src="https://addify.store/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/woocommerce-tax-exempt-6-1.png" alt="Restrict Exemption Requests" /></div>
<div class="twocol-one"><img src="https://addify.store/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/woocommerce-tax-exempt-3.png" alt="Custom Email Notifications" /></div>
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<h2>Custom Email Notifications on Tax Exemption</h2>
<p>Both merchants and customers receive Tax Exempt notification emails. These notifications keep the customer and merchants updated on the exemption process. The email notifications are sent during the following scenarios:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tax exemption request submission</li>
<li>Tax exempt request approved</li>
<li>Tax exempt request disapproved</li>
<li>On tax exemption information expiry</li>
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<h2 id="more-features">More Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>Allow all or selected user roles to claim tax exemption</li>
<li>Display tax exemption form in “my account”</li>
<li>Customize form fields</li>
<li>Display tax exemption status in “my account” – pending, rejected or approved</li>
<li>Review submitted tax exemption requests from the back-office</li>
<li>Approve or disapprove tax exemption requests</li>
<li>Add expiry date for tax exemption</li>
<li>Allow guest users to claim tax exemption</li>
<li>Grant tax exemption status to selected customers and user roles from the back-office</li>
<li>Display tax exemption detail in admin order detail page, customers order detail page, and order email</li>
<li>Customizable email notifications for admin and customer</li>
<li>Partially compatible with AvaTax (<a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/tax-exempt-plugin/#section-17">See Details</a>)</li>
<li>Compatible with Cart & Checkout Blocks</li>
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Tax Exempt

<p>This Tax Exempt extension for WooCommerce allows merchants to tax-exempt selected customers and user roles.</p>

<p><strong>Manage VAT Exemptions at Checkout  – Cleanly and Compliantly</strong></p>
<p>If your store sells products that qualify for VAT exemption for individuals with disabilities or eligible organizations, managing tax relief manually can create compliance risks and operational headaches.</p>
<p>Disability VAT Exemption for WooCommerce allows eligible customers to claim VAT exemption directly during checkout – while automatically applying your zero-rate tax and securely storing exemption details with the order.</p>
<p>No manual adjustments.<br />
No post-order refunds.<br />
No tax overrides.</p>
<p>Just a clean, reliable exemption workflow built specifically for WooCommerce.</p>
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<h2 data-start="493" data-end="508">How it works</h2>
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<p data-start="513" data-end="593">Enable VAT exemption per product (so only eligible items can be zero-rated).</p>
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<p data-start="597" data-end="656">Customers complete a guided exemption form at checkout.</p>
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<p data-start="660" data-end="763">Their details are saved to the order, and VAT is automatically applied at 0% where appropriate.</p>
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<p data-start="767" data-end="864">You keep a clear audit trail with downloadable/printable forms and admin-friendly management.</p>
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<h2 data-start="871" data-end="886">Key features</h2>
<h3 data-start="888" data-end="919">Flexible exemption controls</h3>
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<li data-start="920" data-end="984">
<p data-start="922" data-end="984"><strong data-start="922" data-end="951">Per-product VAT exemption</strong> settings for precise eligibility</p>
</li>
<li data-start="985" data-end="1076">
<p data-start="987" data-end="1076"><strong data-start="987" data-end="1017">User role-based exemptions</strong> to streamline B2B, charity, or verified customer workflows</p>
</li>
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<p data-start="1079" data-end="1165"><strong data-start="1079" data-end="1108">Country-based VAT control</strong> to match your store’s location rules and selling regions</p>
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<li data-start="1166" data-end="1251">
<p data-start="1168" data-end="1251"><strong data-start="1168" data-end="1199">Exemption start & end dates</strong> (expiry support) to keep records accurate over time</p>
<h2 data-start="871" data-end="886"><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Create-Custom-VAT-Exemption-Fields-in-Seconds-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-18734006362859" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Create-Custom-VAT-Exemption-Fields-in-Seconds-1.jpg?w=896" alt="how to create customer VAT exemption Fields in Seconds dashboard set-up" width="896" height="669" /></a></h2>
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<h2 data-start="871" data-end="886">Checkout form that fits your store</h2>
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<li data-start="1292" data-end="1379">
<p data-start="1294" data-end="1379"><strong data-start="1294" data-end="1338">Comprehensive exemption form at checkout</strong> with order attachment for record-keeping</p>
</li>
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<p data-start="1382" data-end="1470"><strong data-start="1382" data-end="1425">Customizable fields, labels, and layout</strong> (including basic vs. advanced field toggles)</p>
</li>
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<p data-start="1473" data-end="1541"><strong data-start="1473" data-end="1505">Hide/show fields dynamically</strong> to keep the form clean and relevant</p>
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<li data-start="1542" data-end="1623">
<p data-start="1544" data-end="1623"><strong data-start="1544" data-end="1591">Mobile-friendly signature and toggle fields</strong> for modern checkout experiences</p>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CleanShot-2026-02-18-at-16.26.52@2x-1.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-18734006362965" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CleanShot-2026-02-18-at-16.26.52@2x-1.png?w=896" alt="VAT Exemption field set-up page" width="896" height="502" /></a></li>
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<h2 data-start="871" data-end="886">Admin efficiency + reporting</h2>
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<li data-start="1658" data-end="1748">
<p data-start="1660" data-end="1748"><strong data-start="1660" data-end="1704">Admin management tools and notifications</strong> to review and manage exemptions efficiently</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1749" data-end="1827">
<p data-start="1751" data-end="1827"><strong data-start="1751" data-end="1776">Reporting & analytics</strong> to track exemption activity and maintain oversight</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1749" data-end="1827">
<p data-start="1830" data-end="1912"><strong data-start="1830" data-end="1866">Download & print completed forms</strong> for customer records and compliance workflows</p>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Track-VAT-Exemption-Claims-in-Real-Time-1-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-18734006362866 aligncenter" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Track-VAT-Exemption-Claims-in-Real-Time-1-1.jpg?w=896" alt="Track VAT Exemption Claims in Real Time dashboard - export features" width="896" height="669" /></a></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Visualize-VAT-Distribution-Worldwide-2-Edited.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-18734006362983 aligncenter" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Visualize-VAT-Distribution-Worldwide-2-Edited.jpg?w=896" alt="Visualize VAT Distribution Worldwide reporting country image" width="896" height="669" /></a></p>
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<h2 data-start="871" data-end="886">Accessibility and compliance-ready</h2>
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<li data-start="1953" data-end="2039">
<p data-start="1955" data-end="2039"><strong data-start="1955" data-end="1985">Accessibility enhancements</strong> designed to support blind and visually impaired users</p>
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<li data-start="2040" data-end="2109">
<p data-start="2042" data-end="2109"><strong data-start="2042" data-end="2068">GDPR-friendly handling</strong> to respect customer privacy expectations</p>
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<li data-start="2110" data-end="2230">
<p data-start="2112" data-end="2230"><strong data-start="2112" data-end="2145">UK-focused compliance support</strong>, including UK-specific disability/charity fields and customizable text/input options</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-start="2232" data-end="2266">Compatibility you can count on</h3>
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<li data-start="2267" data-end="2332">
<p data-start="2269" data-end="2332">Built for modern WooCommerce stores, including HPOS support</p>
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<li data-start="2333" data-end="2416">
<p data-start="2335" data-end="2416">Maintains backward compatibility for stores running legacy WooCommerce setups</p>
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<p data-start="2419" data-end="2498">Includes an automatic updater to keep you current with ongoing improvements</p>
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<h2 data-start="2505" data-end="2520">Who it’s for</h2>
<p data-start="2522" data-end="2620">Perfect for WooCommerce stores selling products eligible for VAT relief, especially those serving:</p>
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<li data-start="2621" data-end="2680">
<p data-start="2623" data-end="2680">Customers with disabilities who qualify for VAT exemption</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2681" data-end="2738">
<p data-start="2683" data-end="2738">Charities and organizations with exemption requirements</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2739" data-end="2812">
<p data-start="2741" data-end="2812">Stores that need cleaner admin workflows and stronger exemption records</p>
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<h2 data-start="2819" data-end="2843">Subscription includes</h2>
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<p data-start="2846" data-end="2888">Ongoing product updates and enhancements</p>
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<li data-start="2844" data-end="2888">
<p data-start="2846" data-end="2888">Full customer support</p>
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<p data-start="2912" data-end="2941">30-day money-back guarantee</p>
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Disability VAT Exemption

<h3>Automate VAT relief for eligible customers while safeguarding compliance and eliminating manual tax adjustments.</h3>

Tax Exempt vs Disability VAT Exemption