VapeTax calculates state excise tax and sales tax at checkout — automatically. 50-state coverage, open & closed system support, every tax method handled.
Avalara, TaxJar, and TaxCloud weren't built for the complexity of state-by-state vape excise tax. VapeTax was.
Every state rule, every edge case, every tax method — preconfigured and ready to go on install.
VapeTax integrates directly into your BigCommerce checkout. Install, classify your products, and you're live.
All 50 states + DC preconfigured with Tax Foundation 2026 data. 16 no-tax states, 10 bifurcated states, every edge case covered.
One click syncs your entire BigCommerce catalog with full variant support. Classify each product as open liquid, closed pod, disposable, device, or accessory.
VapeTax calculates excise and sales tax in real time at checkout via BigCommerce's Tax Provider API. Under 4 seconds, every time.
Tax history by state and date range with summary cards, state breakdowns, and CSV export. Built for quarterly filing. Pro plan.
Every tax rule is editable. Change rates, enable or disable states, add custom rules. VapeTax provides the engine — you own the configuration.
Products grouped by parent with expandable variants. Classify All cascades settings. Ignore non-vape products with one click.
VapeTax supports all five excise tax methods used across the United States for vapor products.
| Method | How It Works | Example States |
|---|---|---|
pct_wholesale |
Percentage of wholesale cost | MN (95%), VT (92%), ME (75%), HI (70%) |
pct_retail |
Percentage of retail price | NY (20%), MD (60%), CA (12.5%) |
pct_mfg |
Percentage of manufacturer price | CO (56%), UT (56%) |
per_ml |
Fixed rate per milliliter of liquid | DE ($0.05), OH ($0.10), RI ($0.50) |
per_cartridge |
Fixed rate per cartridge or pod | KY ($1.50), NM ($0.50) |
Both plans include a 14-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required.
Compared to IntuitSolutions at $199/mo for generic excise tax. VapeTax is purpose-built for vape at a fraction of the cost.
VapeTax connects to BigCommerce's Tax Provider API. When a customer reaches checkout, BigCommerce sends the cart items and shipping address to VapeTax. We resolve each product's type (open liquid, closed pod, disposable), find the matching state excise rules, calculate the tax, then apply sales tax on the excise-inclusive amount. The response is returned in under 4 seconds.
No. VapeTax syncs your existing BigCommerce catalog including all variants. After sync, you classify each product through VapeTax's dashboard — set the product type, volume, cartridge count, and other tax-relevant fields. Your BigCommerce catalog stays untouched.
All tax rules are fully editable. You can change rates, methods, thresholds, and enable or disable any state at any time through the dashboard. VapeTax provides the engine and default rules — you own the final configuration and the tax liability.
Yes. VapeTax calculates both excise tax and sales tax in a single response. Sales tax is applied on the excise-inclusive amount, which is how most states require it. You configure your state sales tax rates through a separate tab in the dashboard.
If you don't subscribe before the trial ends, VapeTax returns $0 tax on all estimates. Your checkout still works — customers can still complete orders — but no excise or sales tax will be added. Subscribe anytime from the Settings tab to resume tax calculation.
BigCommerce only allows one tax provider per store. If you're currently using Avalara, TaxJar, or another provider, you'll need to switch to VapeTax in your store's Tax settings. VapeTax handles both excise and sales tax, so a separate provider isn't needed.