Free duties and taxes support template

VAT or GST question email template

Reply to VAT/GST questions without making jurisdiction-specific tax claims.

This is a free wording template. It does not process payments, provide tax or legal advice, act as a customs broker, process carrier fees, issue refunds, replace items, or promise fee or delivery outcomes.

When to use it

Use when customers ask about VAT, GST, tax invoices, or local tax charges.

Use the wording to explain policy boundaries, request official notice details, and avoid tax or legal claims.

Subject line

VAT or GST question

Adapt for Shopify email, a help desk macro, or a manual support reply.

Copy-ready template

Hi {{customer_first_name}}, Thanks for your question about VAT, GST, or local tax for order {{order_number}}. Tax treatment can vary by destination and by the rules applied by local authorities or carriers. Please review your order information, our published policy, and any official notice you received. This support reply is not tax or legal advice. Best, {{store_name}} Support

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