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title: "Adding a Tax Rate to an Existing Tax Class in OpenCart"
description: "Once you have set up a tax rate, you will have to assign it to a tax class for it to work properly. This tax rate will be applied to any product that is assigned to that tax class. How to Add a Tax..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/opencart/opencart-3/adding-a-tax-rate-to-an-existing-tax-class/
date: 2012-01-23
modified: 2021-08-16
author: "Carrie Smaha"
categories: ["OpenCart 3"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Adding a Tax Rate to an Existing Tax Class in OpenCart

Once you have s[et up a tax rate](/support/edu/opencart/adding-a-new-tax-rate-in-opencart/), you will have to assign it to a tax class for it to work properly. This tax rate will be applied to any product that is assigned to that tax class.

## How to Add a Tax Rate to a Tax Class

1. [Log into your OpenCart Dashboard](/support/)
2. Go to **System > Localisation > Taxes > Tax Classes**
3. Click on “**Edit**” for the tax class you want to apply the tax rate to
4. Select “**add rule**” to add a tax rate and from the drop down menu choose the tax rate and what address you want the rule “**Based On**”
5. Click “**Save**” in the upper right corner

If you need further assistance please feel free to ask a question in our support center website.