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Overview
What is Avalara?
Avalara AvaTax connects to the software that businesses already have and delivers sales tax decisions based on precise geo-location in more than 12,000 taxing jurisdictions in the U.S.
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Efficient Tax Calculations with Avalara.
Rating: 9 out of 10
July 16, 2024Our organization has utilized Avalara to perform automatic address validation and tax calculation on both our quotes that the sales team builds out and also through our accoun...
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Manager
1 year of experienceAvalara is Awesome!
Rating: 10 out of 10
July 11, 2024avalara automatically evaluates the correct tax rate based on shipping or install address for each order.
Avalara has proven to save our Clients time & money
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 31, 2024Avalara helps our clients with their tax needs...from calculating tax by jurisdiction, tax exemption certificate management & filing tax returns. Clients can choose which ...
Avalara Review
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 28, 2024I use Avalara to make our indirect sales and use tax computations and compliance accurate and efficient. It is hard to imagine being responsible for sales and use taxes and no...
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Manager
7 years of experienceAvalara bravo!
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 27, 2024It's used by the tax department, and sometimes I have problems applying the code with the correct tax rate; also, I have trouble reconciling the tax liabilities with current p...
Avalara Tax Research.
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 27, 2024We subscribe to the basic membership for TTR sales and use tax research. Routinely, the company needs to research the taxability of a product it sells. The research entails de...
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Manager
3 years of experienceVery Useful Tool
Rating: 8 out of 10
May 24, 2024The finance department uses it frequently. We use it to set up new tax rates within our accounting sytem.
Tax Compliance made simple
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 23, 2024We use Avalara for tax calculation integrated with our ERP system, exemption certificate management, and they file sales tax returns for us in 45 states.
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Employee
6 years of experienceHelpful business partners
Rating: 8 out of 10
May 9, 2024We use three Avalara solutions in our tax team. Avatax compliance software for filing and paying monthly sales/use and hotel tax returns. We also use the Avalara Business Lice...
Andrew Greco
Vice-President - Finance and Accounting
Transaction tax
Highgate Hotels LP
4 years of experienceBest Product, But Still Needs To Get Better
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 8, 2024Tracking of economic nexus for all US states in terms of order counts and net sales
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Partner
2 years of experienceAvalara you came along way.
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 7, 2024Avalara helps collect the correct amount of sales tax for each state, county and city. Stores all tax exempt certificates and sends expired certificates to help resolve updati...
Ease your tax management worries.
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 5, 2024We are a medical device manufacturing/distribution organization. We sell into many states throughout the US, and as we grew, we quickly realized we could no longer handle sale...
Verified user
Manager
10 years of experienceAvatax, make your sales tax headache easier.
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 3, 2024We use Avatax because we are shipping to customers all over the country and frequently need to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of the customers and states.
Karen Hirata
Administrative Assistant - Finance and Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Thermory USA LLC
3 years of experienceAvalara- There when you need them!
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 3, 2024Currently, we use Avalara for knowledge base and article reference. We attend multiple webinars to remain compliant regarding Resale Certs and state nexus. We also have the Sa...
Avalara - Today, Tomorrow, and into the Future
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 2, 2024We utilize Avalara's AvaTax platform for product taxability for sales taxes nationwide. It is directly connected to an ERP for real time transactional tax determination. This ...
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What is Avalara?
Avalara AvaTax connects to the software that businesses already have and delivers sales tax decisions based on precise geo-location in more than 12,000 taxing jurisdictions in the U.S.
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What is Avalara?
Avalara helps to make tax compliance faster,
easier, more accurate, and more reliable for business and government
customers in over 90 countries. Tax compliance automation software solutions
from Avalara leverage 1,200+ signed partner integrations across ecommerce, ERP, and other billing systems to power tax calculations, document
management, tax return filing, and tax content access. Visit avalara.com to learn more.
Avalara Features
Type of tax Features
- Supported: Sales and Use Taxes
- Supported: Cross-border Taxes
- Supported: VAT / GST Taxes
- Supported: Energy and Fuel Taxes
Tax Reporting & Compliance Features
- Supported: Geolocation for Tax Assessment
- Supported: 3rd-Party Software Integrations
- Supported: Tax Data Reporting
- Supported: Compliance Administration Management
- Supported: Tax Exemption Processing
- Supported: Tax Document Management
- Supported: Complex Tax Scenario Management
Additional Features
- Supported: Centralized tax management: Unifies sales and use tax calculation, document management, and returns preparation.
- Supported: Integrations: AvaTax connects with more than 700 prebuilt integrations to connect with accounting, ecommerce, POS, and other systems, plus an advanced API.
- Supported: Cloud-based: A software-as-a-service solution, AvaTax updates take effect as soon as they are deployed, helping to ensure the most current information is used.
- Supported: Exemption management: Certificates from vendors are stored electronically for access and to track expiration dates. Automatic renewal requests are sent out before certificates expire.
- Supported: Returns filing and remittance: Returns preparation and remittance in multiple jurisdictions. Avalara Returns can track and manage due dates and payment requirements, enabling users to pay returns with a single source of payment.
- Supported: Lodging: Lodging tax for hotel or rental property are managed with a solution that plugs into reservation software to deliver lodging tax calculations in real time as well as preparation, filing, and remittances of lodge tax returns.
- Supported: Communications: Tax calculations are delivered on an array of communications transactions by directly connecting to a current billing or ERP system, or to an in-house build via API.
- Supported: Beverage Alcohol: Simplified regulatory compliance for suppliers, distributors, and retailers in the beverage alcohol industry.
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Avalara Technical Details
| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Avalara AvaTax connects to the software that businesses already have and delivers sales tax decisions based on precise geo-location in more than 12,000 taxing jurisdictions in the U.S.
Vertex, Sovos Intelligent Compliance Cloud, and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE are common alternatives for Avalara.
Reviewers rate Sales and Use Taxes highest, with a score of 8.8.
The most common users of Avalara are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Accurate Tax Calculations: Users have praised Avalara for its ability to calculate sales tax rates with precision, down to specific addresses and local jurisdictions. This feature ensures the correct tax amount is applied in each transaction, increasing accuracy and compliance for businesses.
Efficient Exemption Certificate Management: Customers find CertCapture to be a valuable tool for managing exemption certificates effectively. By organizing and storing these certificates efficiently, Avalara simplifies the process of ensuring compliance with tax exemption regulations.
Timely Sales Tax Returns Filing: Reviewers highly appreciate Avalara's timely and accurate filing of sales tax returns. The seamless process helps businesses stay compliant with tax regulations and reduces administrative burdens associated with tax compliance tasks.
Inconsistent Communication: Users have expressed frustration due to inconsistent communication across departments, leading to delays in response and resolution times. This has contributed to feelings of inconsistency and inefficiency within the support system and has negatively impacted user satisfaction levels.
Demand for Bundled Options: Some users have highlighted the need for bundled product and service options to offer better pricing for customers using multiple Avalara solutions. They believe this would enhance cost-effectiveness and convenience for businesses seeking integrated solutions.
Email Clarity Issues: Users find that email communications lack clarity, often leaving them uncertain about the necessary actions on their part. Improved email communication could alleviate confusion and enhance overall user experience by providing clear directives for users.
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Efficient Tax Calculations with Avalara.
Rating: 9 out of 10
July 16, 2024
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1 year of experience
Avalara is Awesome!
Rating: 10 out of 10
July 11, 2024
DM
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12 years of experience
Avalara has proven to save our Clients time & money
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 31, 2024
TF
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12 years of experience
Avalara Review
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 28, 2024
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7 years of experience
Avalara bravo!
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 27, 2024
CS
Vetted Review
Verified User
20 years of experience
Avalara Tax Research.
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 27, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
Very Useful Tool
Rating: 8 out of 10
May 24, 2024
KJ
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Verified User
3 years of experience
Tax Compliance made simple
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 23, 2024
Verified User
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Verified User
6 years of experience
Helpful business partners
Rating: 8 out of 10
May 09, 2024
AG
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Verified User
4 years of experience
Best Product, But Still Needs To Get Better
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 08, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
Avalara you came along way.
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 07, 2024
MK
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
Ease your tax management worries.
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 05, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
10 years of experience
Avatax, make your sales tax headache easier.
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 03, 2024
KH
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Verified User
3 years of experience
Avalara- There when you need them!
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 03, 2024
SD
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Verified User
2 years of experience
Avalara - Today, Tomorrow, and into the Future
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 02, 2024
SD
Vetted Review
Verified User
10 years of experience
Worth every penny
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 02, 2024
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Verified User
15 years of experience
My Review of Avalara
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 02, 2024
JG
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Verified User
5 years of experience
Avatax for the WIN!
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 02, 2024
SM
Vetted Review
20 years of experience
Avalara is the Real Thing!
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 02, 2024
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Verified User
5 years of experience
Treading Tax Waters with Avalara
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 02, 2024
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Verified User
5 years of experience
Avalara product review
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 02, 2024
JS
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6 years of experience
Ava
Rating: 7 out of 10
May 02, 2024
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Verified User
2 years of experience
Accurate Time Saver!
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 02, 2024
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3 years of experience
Avalara
Rating: 6 out of 10
May 02, 2024
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Verified User
5 years of experience
Easy to use Avalara has saved me time and frustration!
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 02, 2024
AM
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8 years of experience