https://github.com/dirk/sales_tax

Look up sales tax rates by zip code
https://github.com/dirk/sales_tax

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Look up sales tax rates by zip code

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/dirk/sales_tax
• Owner: dirk
• License: mit
• Created: 2016-02-07T19:39:01.000Z (almost 9 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2017-02-08T04:37:42.000Z (almost 8 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-04-25T08:01:00.940Z (8 months ago)
• Topics: sales-tax, tax, tax-rate
• Language: Ruby
• Homepage: https://github.com/dirk/sales_tax
• Size: 13.7 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# sales_tax

Interface to the public [Avalara TaxRates](http://www.taxrates.com/) database for sales taxes in the United States of America. Easily look up combined, state, and county rates by zip code.

**Notice**: This is a development tool only; it is not intended for use as tax compliance software and should not be relied upon for financial decisions. As detailed in the [LICENSE](LICENSE), **use of this software is at your own risk**. The author(s) disclaim all warranties and by your use of this software you agree to waive the author(s) of any and all liabilities. You should consult with a tax professional before collecting or paying taxes.

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## Installation

Install via Rubygems or add the dependency via Bundler:

```sh

# Rubygems directly

gem install sales_tax

# In your Gemfile

gem 'sales_tax'

```

After installation you will need to download the publicly available CSV data from Avalara's [taxrates.com](http://www.taxrates.com/download-tax-tables/):

```sh

# Ensure the gem is loaded when `rake` is called (this is done automatically

# if you're using Rails and the gem is in your Gemfile)

bundle exec rake sales_tax:download

```

## Basic usage

You can look up the tax rates via zip code:

```ruby

SalesTax['94107']

# => 

```

## License

Licensed under the MIT license. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.