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description: A tax engine calculates tax rates for cart items based on specified geographic and regulatory rules. Set up a tax engine if you're using simple gross tax. When you configure the manual Salesforce tax solution in B2B Commerce, set up a tax engine record using your tax provider's name, mailing address, seller code, Apex adapter name, and credentials.
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# Create a Tax Engine

A tax engine calculates tax rates for cart items based on specified geographic and regulatory rules. Set up a tax engine if you're using simple gross tax. When you configure the manual Salesforce tax solution in B2B Commerce, set up a tax engine record using your tax provider's name, mailing address, seller code, Apex adapter name, and credentials.

1. In the App Launcher, search for and select **Tax Engines**.
2. Click **New**.
3. Set the Tax Engine Status as **Active**.
4. Enter your tax provider information.
5. For Type, select **Standard Tax Engine**.
6. Save your changes.