> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.commenda.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Indirect tax

> Manage indirect tax registrations, transactions, filings, and exemptions across all your jurisdictions.

Commenda's indirect tax module helps you manage the full lifecycle of indirect tax compliance — from determining where you've exceeded registration thresholds, to registering, tracking transactions, managing exemptions, and filing returns.

## Key features

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  <Card title="Registrations" icon="id-card" href="/product/sales-tax/registrations">
    Track where you're registered for indirect tax and manage your registration status.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Transactions" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left" href="/product/sales-tax/transactions">
    Import and track taxable transactions from your accounting software or CSV files.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Filings" icon="file-invoice" href="/product/sales-tax/filings">
    Manage your indirect tax returns and track filing deadlines.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Exemptions" icon="certificate" href="/product/sales-tax/exemptions">
    Collect and manage exemption certificates from your customers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Products" icon="box" href="/product/sales-tax/products">
    Classify your products and services for accurate tax calculation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tax calculator" icon="calculator" href="/product/sales-tax/tax-calculator">
    Calculate indirect tax for specific transactions.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Determine registration thresholds">
    Commenda helps you identify where your business has exceeded registration thresholds based on your registrations, locations, and transaction data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register">
    Register for indirect tax in jurisdictions where you've exceeded the threshold. Commenda can help you through the registration process.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track transactions">
    Connect your accounting software or upload transaction data to track taxable sales.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage exemptions">
    Collect, review, and track exemption certificates from tax-exempt customers.
  </Step>

  <Step title="File returns">
    Prepare and file your indirect tax returns on time with deadline tracking and filing management.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Getting started

If you're new to indirect tax on Commenda, follow the [Setting up indirect tax](/guides/setting-up-sales-tax) walkthrough for a step-by-step guide.