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torpid crow
Hello 👋
We recently introduced Tax API for custom flows which might work for you
https://stripe.com/docs/tax/custom
You can pass in existing product object too
https://stripe.com/docs/tax/custom#existing-product
I'd recommend reading through the doc 🙂
bronze anvil
Hello, Thank you for the quick response. 🙂
I will have a look at these docs and get back to you if I have any questions.
torpid crow
NP! 🙂 Happy to help
bronze anvil
I understand from the documentation that there is a fee associated with each tax calculation API call on Stripe. As a startup, we're conscious about minimizing costs. Currently, we have an implementation where we use stripe.invoices.retrieveUpcoming to preview the invoice and obtain tax information. This method, while functional, is not the most optimal.
Considering our circumstances, is there a more cost-effective way for us to retrieve tax information for each transaction, without incurring additional charges per tax calculation API call?
torpid crow
Hmm unfortunately, there's no other workarounds afaik.
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bronze anvil
Oh ok. Could you kindly provide some guidance on the validity of our current approach? Specifically, we're using stripe.invoices.retrieveUpcoming to retrieve tax information. Is this a recommended practice or are there potential downsides we should be aware of?
supple thistle
Hi 👋
I'm stepping in as @torpid crow needs to go. Your approach makes sense given your constraints.
bronze anvil
Awesome, Thank you!
Yours and @torpid crow 's guidance have been valuable in making this decision.