Question

Using Google Checkout, I’m able to estimate tax based on the zip code that’s assoicated with a user’s account when they click “Buy.” The user then sees the tax amount when they checkout.

Is it possible to estimate tax based on the user-entered zip code before a user reaches the checkout page? This is similar to the functionality in Google Products currently. I see some data here (http://code.google.com/apis/checkout/articles/Google_Checkout_Articles_Zip_Level_Taxes.html) but am not sure how to implement it within the checkout button I have.

Is there any other tax table or API that allows estimation of taxes based on zip code? Does Paypal offer this functionality?

Answer 1

have you looked at AvaTax module?

http://www.magentocommerce.com/magento-connect/one-pica-avatax-connector.html