Can WooCommerce tax plugins handle tax exemptions for customers

1. Tax Exemption for WooCommerce[1][2][3]: This plugin allows customers to declare their tax exemption eligibility and submit exemption details. Key features include:

- Customizable tax exemption form fields on the "My Account" page
- PDF certificate uploads
- Expiration date for exemptions
- Ability to select which user roles can claim exemption
- Option to automatically remove tax for exempt customers or show a checkbox to manually remove tax

2. WooCommerce Tax Exempt Plugin[4][5]: This plugin provides flexibility in managing tax exempt customers. Features include:

- Checkbox on checkout to claim exemption
- Custom form fields for exemption name, reason, etc.
- Expiration date for exemptions
- Option to display exemption fields on registration form
- Ability to select tax class per customer
- Limit exemption to specific user roles, products, countries

3. WooCommerce AvaTax[2]: While primarily a tax calculation plugin, AvaTax does have some tax exemption capabilities. It can automatically remove tax for exempt customers, but doesn't support the checkbox on checkout to manually remove tax.

4. WooCommerce Tax Rates & Calculation[2]: This core WooCommerce extension allows setting up tax exemptions for specific countries and states. However, it doesn't provide the customer-facing features of the dedicated exemption plugins.

In summary, plugins like Tax Exemption for WooCommerce and WooCommerce Tax Exempt Plugin provide the most comprehensive solutions for handling tax exemptions. They allow customers to easily claim exemption, provide supporting documentation, and give store admins control over exemption settings and approvals.