CSV exports
What a period_info row means in an empty report
An empty, unflagged selection still needs metadata showing which period and filters were run.
Inspect the source record
Check whether the selected dates and order statuses should include any source events before calling the result complete.
Build a focused report
Download the summary CSV and inspect the record_type value and filter metadata in its period_info row.
Read the result
The period_info row records a valid empty selection; it is not a zero-valued province or tax-type group.
A concrete example
A one-day test with no matching orders may produce period_info so the export still documents the date and timezone.
Avoid this mistaken conclusion
Do not treat an empty export as proof that the store had no tax obligations. It only reflects selected WooCommerce records.
Official references
These focused notes were drafted with AI assistance and checked against TaxPack behavior and the linked documentation.
These guides explain reporting workflows. TaxPack does not provide tax advice, calculate tax payable, or file returns.