What Happens to Your Stripe Tax Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Integration
Built into Stripe
Auto-calculation
Sales tax on transactions
Reporting
Tax reports available
Registrations
State registrations tracked
Step-by-Step Guide
Review Stripe Tax settings
In the Stripe Dashboard, go to Tax → Settings. Note which states the business is registered in and whether automatic tax calculation is active.
Estimated time: Day 1-3
Download tax reports
Go to Tax → Reports and download all available tax summary reports. These show tax collected by jurisdiction and are needed for filing returns.
Estimated time: Week 1
Coordinate with main Stripe account management
Stripe Tax is part of the Stripe account — handle it alongside the main Stripe account. See the Stripe guide for full details.
Estimated time: Week 1
Engage a tax professional
Share Stripe Tax reports with the CPA. They need to file returns and remit collected tax to each state where the business has obligations.
Estimated time: Week 2
Document Now Checklist
- Stripe account login (same as main Stripe)
- States where Stripe Tax is collecting
- Whether automatic filing is set up
- CPA/tax professional contact
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GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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