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Tax answers you can trust in GitHub Copilot
Connect GitHub Copilot to GoodVat’s MCP server. Ask about VAT, GST and sales tax in plain words and get current, sourced answers — plus live EU VAT number checks. Free, with no account needed.
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GitHub CopilotWhat GitHub Copilot can do with GoodVat
Connected- VAT and GST rates Available
- US sales tax Available
- Registration rules Available
- EU VAT numbers Available
- Invoicing rules Available
What GitHub Copilot gains with GoodVat
Answers, not guesses
GitHub Copilot looks up VAT, GST and US sales tax rules in GoodVat’s knowledge base instead of relying on what the model remembers.
Live VAT number checks
Ask GitHub Copilot to verify an EU VAT number and it checks the official VIES register on the spot.
Nothing new to learn
Keep working in GitHub Copilot as you do today. GoodVat is there whenever a question touches tax.
How it works
How GitHub Copilot connects to GoodVat
- 01
Copy the server address
GoodVat’s MCP server lives at https://api.goodvat.com/mcp — free, no account or API key.
- 02
Add it to GitHub Copilot
Add GoodVat as an MCP server in VS Code (or another supported editor) and use it from Copilot’s agent mode.
- 03
Ask away
Ask tax questions as normal. GitHub Copilot pulls answers from GoodVat instead of guessing.
What GitHub Copilot can do with GoodVat
| Ask about | What GoodVat gives it |
|---|---|
| VAT and GST rates | Current rates by country and product type — standard, reduced and zero. |
| US sales tax | State rules, economic nexus thresholds and what counts toward them. |
| Registration rules | When you need to register, and how — OSS, IOSS and local schemes. |
| EU VAT numbers | A live check against the EU’s VIES register. |
| Invoicing rules | What a compliant invoice needs to show in each country. |
Who uses GoodVat with GitHub Copilot
Founders with a quick question
“Do I need to register for VAT in Germany?” — answered in GitHub Copilot, with sources.
Developers building tax logic
Look up the right rule while you build, instead of hard-coding a rate that changes next year.
Finance and support teams
Check a customer’s VAT number or a country’s rate without leaving GitHub Copilot.
How tax answers work in GitHub Copilot
- What GitHub Copilot does on its own
- Copilot writes code — including the checkout and invoicing code that has to handle tax.
- Where it falls short
- Left to itself, it will happily hard-code a rate table that’s out of date by next quarter.
- What GoodVat adds
- GoodVat’s MCP server gives GitHub Copilot current VAT, GST and US sales tax rules with sources, plus live EU VAT number checks. When you’re ready to collect and file, GoodVat’s compliance product takes over.
FAQ · GitHub Copilot
Questions, answered
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How do I connect GitHub Copilot to GoodVat?
Add GoodVat as an MCP server in VS Code (or another supported editor) and use it from Copilot’s agent mode. The server address is https://api.goodvat.com/mcp, and our setup guide walks through it step by step.
Is it free?
Yes. The GoodVat MCP server is free to use, with no account or API key needed.
What can GitHub Copilot look up through GoodVat?
VAT and GST rates, US sales tax rules and nexus thresholds, registration rules and invoicing requirements — plus live EU VAT number checks against the official VIES register.
Does this replace an accountant?
No. It gives you fast, sourced answers so you understand your obligations. When you need registrations and filings handled, GoodVat’s compliance product and our local partners do that work.
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