CereTax
Simplify sales tax complexity with CereTax for WooCommerce.
Use with caution
CereTax works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CereTax stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| sales tax | >100 |
| sales tax compliance | #57 |
| tax | >100 |
| tax calculation | >100 |
| taxes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About CereTax
From the official readme · v1.4.12Description
CereTax’s all-in-one sales tax solution seamlessly integrates into WooCommerce, automating sales tax on your orders. Utilizing countless technological advancements, CereTax was engineered in a way that truly revolutionizes the way a tax calculation platform operates, focusing on speed, dependability, scalability, accuracy, and customization. With CereTax, you’ll have confidence that your business has the tools to:
- Collect the correct sales taxes everywhere you do business
- Stay in compliance and be audit ready
- Easily track and report advanced analytics
- Grow painlessly as you add new products, add new markets, and acquire companies
- Always get the answers when you need them with world-class support
CereTax Features
- Real-time Sales Tax Calculations: CereTax automatically calculates sales tax on your orders based on location, product, and service taxability.
- Precise Tax Assignments: Pinpoint accuracy with our industry first, proprietary GIS method – even for remote locations!
- Reports and Analytics: Deep, actionable analytics for your entire enterprise through one User Interface. Link business units and sales channels all through one unified platform.
- Audit Tools: Be prepared at all times with on-demand detailed reporting down to the transaction level and explanations for taxability decisions, along with statute and citation references are available at a transaction level right through the UI.
Installation
Setting up the CereTax plugin is simple. Read the documentation to learn more!
Changelog
add : Compatibility for Smart Coupons plugin fix : Resolved the CereTax meta box display in the Order Admin page fix : Resolved the double Tax line display on the Cart page add : Added settings for improving Checkout page latency
1.4.5
- add : Compatibility for Smart Coupons plugin
- fix : Resolved the CereTax meta box display in the Order Admin page
- fix : Resolved the double Tax line display on the Cart page
- add : Added settings for improving Checkout page latency
1.4.4
- fix – The transactions can be fully refunded
- fix – We have resolved the tax amount mismatch in tax total column and summary
- fix – Taxes are now displayed for variable items also
1.4.3
- fix – Resolved PHP warning errors
- add – Included ‘shipFromAddress’ parameter in the ceretax API request
1.4.2
- fix – Tax box now hidden in refunds to avoid confusion, as it no longer reflects accurate post-refund data
- fix – Updated tax calculation summary table with an accordion-style UI for better readability and user experience
- add – Shipping tax amount now displayed separately in the tax breakdown for clarity
- fix – System now supports multiple partial refunds on a single order, providing greater flexibility in transaction management
- fix – Corrected recurring subscription product tax display issue on the checkout page to show accurate tax amounts
1.4.1
- add – Fix for tax display at line level for variable product types
1.4.0
- add – Disable CereTax for refund orders
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FAQ
CereTax: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is CereTax free?
Yes. CereTax is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CereTax safe to use in 2026?
CereTax works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CereTax?
CereTax is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,070 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 168 times in the last 30 days.
Does CereTax work with WordPress 7.1?
CereTax is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does CereTax need?
CereTax requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CereTax last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.12, was released on September 10, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes CereTax?
CereTax is developed and maintained by CereTax.
What are the best alternatives to CereTax?
The most popular alternatives to CereTax are TaxJar (5K+ installs), Sales Tax Reports For WooCo… (900+ installs) and TaxCloud for WooCommerce (500+ installs).
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