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Avalara

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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Recent Reviews

Worth every penny

9 out of 10
May 02, 2024
Incentivized
Attached to our ERP, Avalara helps us calculate the correct sales taxes for even our most complicated customers, where the sales taxes can …
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Ava

7 out of 10
May 02, 2024
Incentivized
We use Avalara for sales tax purposes only. We don't have to manually calculate sales tax anymore which leaves a lot less room for …
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Accurate Time Saver!

9 out of 10
May 02, 2024
Incentivized
We recommend Avalara to our clients who file sales and use tax returns in multiple states. Sales and use tax is not a simple task. It is …
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Avalara

6 out of 10
May 02, 2024
Incentivized
Avalara calculates sales tax on our transactions and processes our returns. We also use Avalara to manage our exemption certificates, …
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Great Data Solution

9 out of 10
May 02, 2024
Incentivized
we use Avalara for address verification with the zip + four so that we can use it for the tax rate processing by state and local using the …
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How Avalara Differs From Its Competitors

Systems Integrated With

We are going through a major accounting transformation and Avalara is responsible for all things sales tax or VAT related
We are in the early stages, but so far the support has been fantastic.
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Systems Integrated With

Avalara is integrated into all 3 of our e-commerce platform Avalara is integrated into ERP system to generate customer invoices and internal reporting
In comparison to other software integrations, this was one of the easier ones.
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services
having Avalara file our returns saves us a lot of time and are more accurate than completing them manually ourselves.

managing certificates in Avalara helps to keep the certificates organized and increases visibility of missing/expired certificates.
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services (nexus studies, registrations, backfiling, etc.)
We just began the Certificate Management program along with SST returns and we are very satisfied with how automated the compliance is following set up. We have also used the Professional Services …
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Avalara Marketplace

We use the legacy program for that state and we have it in place to only ship from our location and Amazon handles the nexus for that state and pays the sales tax on our behalf and file.
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services (nexus studies, registrations, backfiling, etc.)
In my past job, I used the Avalara returns and professional services (e.g., registrations and backfilling)
In my current job, our indirect tax team uses Cert Capture.
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services (nexus studies, registrations, backfiling, etc.)
As mentioned earlier, It auto-files the sales tax returns for each state. It has the capability to capture all customer records for Sales Tax exemption certificates and the validity of it per …
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services (nexus studies, registrations, backfiling, etc.)
All of the above we have used because be recently started filing taxes in a new state and they help us in backfiling. Also, provided the training and assisted us in uploading the exemption certificate.
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services (nexus studies, registrations, backfiling, etc.)
We are using Avalara due to the high number of exemption certificates that we need to manage. Prior to CertCapture, we had them saved in digital format and were just hoping that they were correct. …
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services (nexus studies, registrations, backfiling, etc.)
Avalara Returns- no issues or complaints once we got everything set up. CertCapture- could be more user-friendly; training upon implementation was minimal. Professional Services- we utilized this …
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Systems Integrated With

None. Ended up implementing a different tax engine due to lack of follow up and support. We continue to use some parts of AvaTax and TTR research
I was not part of the integration in my current company, but implemented Avalara about 5 years ago with a renewable energy company. Since the industry …
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services
All these services have allowed sales tax reconciliation and compliance to be a one person job each month. This involves filing 25-30 different returns each period across all our branches.
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Additional Capabilities

Avalara Returns CertCapture Professional Services
We have benefited from CertCapture and the Avalara Returns tremendously. I personally use CertCapture on the daily, for easy access to customer accounts and see their sales tax exemption form status along with being able to upload sales tax …
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Awards

Products that are considered exceptional by their customers based on a variety of criteria win TrustRadius awards. Learn more about the types of TrustRadius awards to make the best purchase decision. More about TrustRadius Awards

Popular Features

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  • Sales and Use Taxes (316)
    8.8
    88%
  • Tax Exemption Processing (217)
    8.3
    83%
  • Tax Data Reporting (266)
    8.2
    82%
  • 3rd-Party Software Integrations (241)
    7.9
    79%

Reviewer Pros & Cons

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Pricing

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Entry-level set up fee?

  • Setup fee optional
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.avalara.com/us/en/products/…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $21 per month
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Product Demos

Avalara AvaTax Demo

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Features

Type of tax

A list of the different types of taxes that can be filed using tax compliance software.

8.1
Avg 8.4

Tax Reporting & Compliance

Activities relating to tax filing, reporting, document management, and exemption certificate processing.

8
Avg 8.4
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Product Details

What is Avalara?

Avalara helps to make tax compliance faster, easier, more accurate, and more reliable for 30,000+ 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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Why Avalara?

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Avalara Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

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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.

Avalara starts at $21.

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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Comparisons

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Reviews and Ratings

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Reviews

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May 03, 2024

Avalara- There when you need them!

SD
SABRINA DEYOUNG
Senior Compliance Auditor
SoundOff Signal (Machinery, 201-500 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
10
Overall, Avalara has been customer focuses, a leader in the field, and affordable for companies who strive to remain compliant with ever changing sales tax compliance. Integration was seamless and customer service was better than other companies we have partnered with.
May 02, 2024

Avalara - Today, Tomorrow, and into the Future

SD
Steve Danielson
Tax Manager
USLBM (Retail, 10,001+ employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
9
The front end direct user capabilities are user friendly and do not always necessitate IT support teams to make changes. The ability to add additional companies or locations has been straightforward... plug and play. The ability to review product taxability categories and tax types are easily identifiable and straight forward.
May 02, 2024

My Review of Avalara

Jessica Gorbett | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jessica Gorbett
Accounting Manager
Cavender's (Retail, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
8
I only say this because we had no real training on the system at all. We requested it multiple times, and no one could give us that. We had to figure a lot out for ourselves, got a rep change and finally got someone to help us navigate a bit better. Please make sure any onboarding clients get proper training and resources before going live.
May 02, 2024

Avalara is the Real Thing!

Verified User
Manager in Finance and Accounting
Telecommunications Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
10
I get what I need in a few clicks. The "Compare" feature allows me to look at each state and see how a state compares in taxability to another state with just a single click - a great time saver! And that is just one of their many features.
May 02, 2024

Treading Tax Waters with Avalara

Verified User
Team Lead in Finance and Accounting
Construction Company, 51-200 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
9
Usability is simple and user-friendly. It is a very intuitive product. All their products are easy to use. It is one of the major benefits of their products. The ease and user-friendly interface of their products are a time saver in itself. Our associates are not having to retrain for common tasks to find what they need.
May 02, 2024

Avalara product review

Jacob Swager | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jacob Swager
Tax Director
Sweetwater Sound, LLC (Retail, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
10
Avalara's products are intuitive and practical. After the Avalara sales tax API integration we maintain tax codes on the backend and let the system do its thing. Avalara automatically updates their system to reflect current tax laws which makes maintenance and upkeep seamless and minimal effort. The reliability of the product is top tier.
May 02, 2024

Accurate Time Saver!

Verified User
Professional in Finance and Accounting
Accounting Company, 51-200 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
9
Very intuitive to use. I have had multiple clients and co-workers use Avalara and have picked it up quickly and understand the process.
May 02, 2024

Easy to use Avalara has saved me time and frustration!

AM
Amanda Morgan
Accounting Manager
Correctional Technologies inc (Furniture, 11-50 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
9
No software is perfect, but Avalara is close. I appreciate that they are constantly looking for feedback to improve their product. While reviewing different aspects I can see clearly what they are looking to achieve, which is the easiest experience for their users.
May 02, 2024

Avalara Review

Verified User
Employee in Finance and Accounting
Wholesale Company, 11-50 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
8
I think your business needs to have enough sales and diverse enough operations to justify bringing in some of their products. They are not necessarily geared toward small business owners & "mom & pop" operations, although I do remember them saying they are scaling their offerings to be friendlier to smaller entities.
May 02, 2024

Review

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Finance and Accounting
Construction Company, 11-50 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
9
Very happy with the product and one of the best decisions made by our organization.
May 02, 2024

Avalara is great!

Verified User
Director in Finance and Accounting
Sports Company, 201-500 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
9
In general, we had a very good experience with Avalara. Avalara significantly reduces manual effort by automating tax calculations, ensuring accurate rates, and handling complex our e-commerce platform and accounting system. Users appreciate the confidence in remaining compliant with changing tax laws and that the system minimizes errors in tax filings.
May 02, 2024

Avalara helps us with our sales and sellers use compliance

Francis O'Reilly | TrustRadius Reviewer
Francis O'Reilly
Internal accountant
Daniel F Kelleher Auctions LLC (Arts & Crafts, 11-50 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Usability
10
It is easy to use and provides swift and accurate tax returns that are filed on a timely basis. The sandbox product allows us to try out various options before putting them into production. It also allows us to monitor our monthly sales tax obligations as we complete our auctions. This allows us to bill our clients in a timely and accurate manner.
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