Avalara

Tax compliance done right.

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Overview

Avalara offers a broad suite of cloud-based solutions to help businesses of all sizes manage their tax compliance obligations. While primarily known for sales tax automation (AvaTax), Avalara also provides services for returns, tax content, and information reporting, including 1099 and W-2 filing, to automate the entire compliance lifecycle.

✨ Key Features

  • Automated 1099 and W-2 filing
  • Sales and use tax calculation (AvaTax)
  • Returns filing and remittance
  • Integrations with over 1,200 business applications
  • Tax document management

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Extensive library of pre-built integrations with business software.
  • Cloud-native platform designed for scalability.
  • Focus on automating the entire compliance lifecycle, from calculation to remittance.

Unique Value: Reduces the risk and complexity of sales tax compliance by automating calculations, filing, and exemption management within existing business workflows.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Automating sales tax for e-commerce and retail Managing tax compliance for growing businesses Streamlining 1099 and W-2 filing as part of a broader compliance strategy

✅ Best For

  • Real-time sales tax calculation
  • Automated sales tax return filing
  • 1099 e-filing

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users who only need a simple, standalone 1099/W-2 filing tool

🏆 Alternatives

Vertex Sovos TaxJar Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE

Offers a broader range of integrations and is often considered more user-friendly for SMBs compared to more traditional enterprise solutions like Vertex.

💻 Platforms

Web API

🔌 Integrations

NetSuite QuickBooks Salesforce Shopify Magento Microsoft Dynamics API

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Available tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ GDPR ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

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✓ 14-day free trial

Free tier: NA

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