> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.withessential.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.withessential.com/administration/settings/connect-stripe-for-payments-and-automatic-sales-tax.md). # Connect Stripe for payments and automatic sales tax The Payments section on Settings -> Invoicing connects Stripe so you can charge customers online. The section appears when invoicing is enabled and your role can set up integrations. If the section is missing but you need to manage payment setup, contact your business's administrator to review your role. Use Connect Stripe, enter your email, and Begin Account Setup; the account verifies (this can take a moment) and then shows as Connected with its account email. Once connected, you can switch the sales tax method to Automatic (Stripe) on **Settings -> Quotes & Invoices -> Sales Tax** so Stripe calculates sales tax on quotes, invoices, and subscriptions - applicable automatic manual rates still take priority, with Stripe covering the remaining taxable items. See [Set up and apply sales tax](/revenue/quotes/sales-tax-on-a-quote.md). If your business uses Automatic (Stripe) sales tax or enables Stripe fallback for Washington DOR, a Tax Registrations area appears on that Sales Tax page so you can manage where you're registered. Stripe is connected and managed here, not through the assistant. In the standard training flow, invoices are introduced after quotes because they depend on payment setup. Connect Stripe before relying on online customer payments, saved card charges, autopay, or Stripe sales tax. Washington businesses can instead select Automatic (Washington DOR) without connecting Stripe; Stripe is required only if they enable its optional fallback. If you later change your Business Profile address to a location outside Washington, new DOR calculations stop. Stripe fallback can still calculate tax if you enabled it and have the required connection and registration. Otherwise, update your business address or choose another sales tax method. Taxes already saved on documents stay unchanged. > **Where to find it:** Settings -> Invoicing, the Payments section ## Related guides * [Sales tax settings](/administration/settings/sales-tax.md) * [Connect QuickBooks to sync accounting](/administration/settings/connect-quickbooks-to-sync-accounting.md) * [Set processing fees and pass Stripe fees to customers](/administration/settings/set-a-minimum-charge-for-credit-card-fees.md) * [Add or edit a pricebook item](/administration/settings/add-or-edit-a-pricebook-item.md) * [Feature availability and setup](/getting-started/getting-started/feature-availability-and-setup.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://learn.withessential.com/administration/settings/connect-stripe-for-payments-and-automatic-sales-tax.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.