When selling on Temu via M2E Multichannel Connect, it's essential to understand how tax information is processed during order creation in your store. This guide explains how M2E handles Temu order taxes to support correct invoicing and simplify your accounting process.
Basic tax handling #
M2E Multichannel Connect determines how to handle taxes in Temu orders using two sources:
- Tax information provided in the Temu order
- Tax settings configured in your store
Temu tax settings #
Temu provides tax data based on the buyer’s location and regional tax laws, including VAT for EU markets and sales tax for US orders. In most cases, the marketplace automatically calculates and includes tax.
Temu supplies tax amounts in the order data, and M2E imports these values into your store orders.
Store tax settings #
Before importing the order, M2E adapts Temu tax data to match your store’s tax configurations, based on how your platform manages taxes.
Tax exclusion option for US orders
If Temu collects and remits tax for your US orders and you prefer not to include that tax data in your store invoices, M2E allows you to exclude it.
To exclude US tax data from store orders:
- Go to your store account from the top menu.
- Navigate to Settings > Orders > Tax Collection.
- Enable the Exclude tax collected by US-based Marketplaces option.
This helps avoid displaying tax lines that aren’t necessary for your internal accounting or customer communication.
How M2E sends tax data #
If your store calculates tax:
M2E sends net item prices and a separate tax line if available.
If your store uses tax-inclusive pricing:
M2E sends gross prices and includes a tax breakdown when possible.
✅ If you’ve chosen to exclude tax data for US orders, the tax line will be omitted accordingly.
ℹ️ Need help configuring tax settings for Temu or want to verify how tax information is reflected in your store? Feel free to reach out to the M2E support team.
For questions about tax obligations or compliance, we recommend consulting your tax advisor or accountant.
