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Overall Satisfaction with Avalara
Avalara can be used to manage the complex fuel and excise tax compliance process by automating tax calculations, filings, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. Through its AvaTax Excise platform, it determines the correct tax rates for fuel transactions based on product type, location, and customer status, ensuring that the appropriate federal, state, and local excise taxes are applied. The system consolidates transaction data from various sources—such as terminal, import, and retail activity—into a single platform, allowing businesses to prepare and electronically file excise tax returns, including specialized forms like the FT-945 and PT-100. Avalara also supports exemption certificate management for tax-exempt customers and maintains detailed transaction records that simplify reconciliation and audit preparation. By centralizing all return data and automating compliance tasks, Avalara reduces manual effort, minimizes filing errors, and ensures timely and accurate fuel tax reporting.
Pros
- Custom scenarios
- Rate changes
- Custom queries
- Forms
- Managing complex situations
Cons
- Complex scenarios
- Business entity maintenance
- Location maintenance
- Schedule Profiles
- Filing efficiencies
- Updated tax forms
- Updated EDI/Excel
- Right Angle
It was achieved without a lot of issue by our Right Angle support team.
- CertCapture
I have not used Certcapture much, as it is time consuming to upload documents and enter additional data.
I used Zytax, prior to Avalara purchasing the product, starting in 2007. The setup is similar, except that the user now can create the scenarios and profiles.
Do you think Avalara delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Avalara's feature set?
Yes
Did Avalara live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Avalara go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Avalara again?
Yes


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