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Avalara

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Quick facts
VendorAvalara
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
LocationN/A
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
Integrations13+
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Avalara

Avalara provides cloud-based tax compliance software for businesses. It automates sales and use tax calculations, tax return preparation and filing, and exemption certificate management.

Avalara is a comprehensive tax compliance automation platform designed for businesses of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. The software operates as a cloud-based solution, automating key tax processes such as sales and use tax calculation, returns filing, and exemption certificate management. It aims to reduce the complexity and risk associated with tax compliance by providing real-time tax rates and rules. Avalara offers a wide range of pre-built integrations with popular ERP, accounting, ecommerce, and CRM systems, including NetSuite, QuickBooks, Shopify, and Salesforce. While some pricing information is available, many solutions require contacting sales for a quote. Support is available through various plans, a community forum, and extensive online documentation.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Automates complex sales tax calculations, reducing the risk of errors.
  • Offers a large number of pre-built integrations with major business systems.
  • Provides comprehensive coverage for various tax types, including sales, property, and VAT.
  • Helps manage and store exemption certificates digitally, simplifying audit processes.
Cons
  • Pricing for many products and enterprise tiers is not publicly listed and requires a sales quote.
  • The full suite of features can be complex to set up and configure without assistance.

Features

Key features

Sales and Use Tax Automation

Automatically calculates sales and use tax for transactions, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.

Tax Return Management

Prepares and files tax returns, and remits payments to the appropriate jurisdictions.

Exemption Certificate Management

Collects, validates, and stores customer exemption certificates to reduce audit risk.

Product Taxability

Determines taxability of products and services across different jurisdictions using an extensive database of tax rules.

Address Validation

Verifies customer addresses to assign the correct tax jurisdiction and apply accurate rates.

Cross-Border Compliance

Manages VAT, GST, and customs duties for international sales and transactions.

Additional features

Property Tax Management

Automates the management of real and personal property tax compliance.

Communications Tax Management

Provides tax calculation and compliance for the telecommunications industry, including VoIP and cable services.

Occupancy Tax Automation

Manages lodging and occupancy taxes for short-term rentals and the hospitality industry.

Business License Management

Helps businesses acquire and renew licenses and registrations across the U.S.

API for Developers

Offers a robust API for developers to integrate tax compliance functionality into custom applications.

Pricing

Free trial
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Monthly plans

Avalara Select
USD 69/mo
flat rate · billed monthly

Pricing starts at $69/month.

Source: vendor pricing page →

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD

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