---
type: help
title: "Why is tax showing on my order even though I have tax-exempt status?"
description: "Tax can appear in your cart and during ordering even when your account is approved as tax-exempt. If your status is on file, that displayed tax is removed"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/placing-an-order/why-is-tax-showing-on-my-order-even-though-i-have-tax-exempt-status
tags: ["Ordering", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Why is tax showing on my order even though I have tax-exempt status?

Tax can appear in your cart and during ordering even when your account is approved as tax-exempt. If your status is on file, that displayed tax is removed

Part of the **Ordering** hub. See [all help concepts](index.md).

- Page type: help
- Hub: Ordering
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/help/placing-an-order/why-is-tax-showing-on-my-order-even-though-i-have-tax-exempt-status