How can my family access my Shopify Tax account after I die?

The process typically involves contacting Shopify Tax with a death certificate and proof of relationship. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the exact procedure.

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What Happens to Your Shopify Tax Account When You Die

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DO NOT disable tax collection — Shopify Tax is collecting sales tax on orders. The collected tax is held in trust and MUST be remitted to the appropriate states. Failure to remit is a legal violation.

Quick Facts

Integration

Built into Shopify

Collection

Auto-collects sales tax

Liability

Collected tax must be remitted

Step-by-Step Guide

Review Shopify Tax settings

In Shopify Admin, go to Settings → Taxes and duties. Note which regions have active tax collection and the rates being applied.

Estimated time: Day 1-3

Go to page

Download tax reports

Go to Analytics → Reports → Taxes. Download all available tax reports showing tax collected by jurisdiction and period.

Estimated time: Week 1

Understand tax remittance obligations

Collected sales tax must be filed and remitted to each state. The frequency varies by state — some are monthly, others quarterly. Identify all deadlines.

Estimated time: Week 1

Engage a tax professional

Share Shopify Tax reports with a CPA. They will file the returns and remit collected tax. This is non-optional — holding collected tax without remitting is a serious violation.

Estimated time: Week 1-2

Document Now Checklist

Shopify admin login (same as main Shopify)
States/regions where tax is being collected
Filing frequency for each jurisdiction
CPA/tax professional contact
Whether Shopify Tax or a third-party app is used

Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Shopify Tax. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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