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Avalara AvaTax

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From $58.25/mo WebAPI
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Spec score 8.6 #7 of 105 in Tax Compliance Software

What it is

Avalara AvaTax calculates tax in real time for sales and purchasing workflows. It covers sales tax, consumer use tax, VAT, communications tax, occupancy and lodging tax, and excise tax, and supports automated return filing and tax registration. Address validation uses geospatial technology to match transactions to tax regions rather than relying on ZIP codes. AvaTax connects with ecommerce, ERP, accounting, sales, and purchasing systems, and its REST API supports calculation, document modification, and address validation. Product taxability codes, AI-assisted item classification, custom rules, exemption certificate management, and jurisdiction-specific tax research support tax decisions. Reporting includes dashboards, natural-language search, and audit-ready trails. The service is available through web and API, with integrations including Shopify, NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, and Salesforce. Core Compliance costs $79 per month; Core Compliance + SST Services costs $69 per month for qualifying sellers. Qualified sellers may receive state-funded services in up to 25 states. Pricing also varies by plan and transaction volume.

Spec sheet

Purpose
AvaTax calculates tax in real time for sales and purchasing workflows across jurisdictions and tax types.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Intended users
The product page identifies small businesses, midmarket finance and accounting professionals, enterprise tax departments, developers, and partners as audiences.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Starting price
Sales tax and returns plans start at $69 per state per month.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
API
The AvaTax REST API supports tax calculation, document modification, and address validation; the page also describes custom integrations through the API.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Integrations
Avalara states it has more than 1,400 signed partner integrations and names Shopify, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Salesforce, and Oracle among them.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Security
Avalara says its global AvaTax platform has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Support
Avalara describes support plans with Standard, Priority, and Enterprise options; stated initial response SLAs are 24 hours, 8 hours, and 1 hour respectively, and Enterprise Support is available 24/7.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Headquarters
Seattle, WashingtonRead 23 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Annual transactions
Avalara processes more than 54 billion transactions annually.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
API access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
API capabilities
Avalara APIs support natural-language discovery and calling through MCP servers.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Calculation accuracy
The page reports 99.999% accuracy in tax calculations.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Core monthly price
Core Compliance costs $79 per state per month.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Custom tax rules
Users can configure custom business rules and specialized tax and fee content.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Customer count
Avalara is trusted by more than 200,000 direct and indirect customers.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Exemption validation
The product provides real-time exemption certificate validation and management.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Filing support level
automatedRead 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Free service limit
Up to 25 states may cover tax calculation, filing, remittance, and audit protection.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Free state services
Qualified sellers can receive state-funded services in up to 25 states.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Implementation
Every customer gets access to a sandbox before going live, and the page says Avi, Avalara's AI implementation assistant, guides configuration.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Jurisdiction coverage
Core Compliance includes calculation across more than 12,000 U.S. tax jurisdictions.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Jurisdictions covered
12000Read 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Partner integrations
Avalara has more than 1,400 signed partner integrations.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Pricing basis
AvaTax pricing is based on annual tax-calculation transactions, with one API call counted as one transaction and one invoice counting as one transaction regardless of its line-item count.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Reporting
The product page describes AI-driven reporting, natural-language search, dashboards, and audit-ready trails.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Return filing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Rules and classification
Features include predefined product taxability codes, AI-powered item classification, custom tax rules, and advanced transaction rules.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Sales tax calculation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Sales workflows
AvaTax calculates taxes in real time during sales and purchasing processes.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Setup time
Avalara says self-serve customers have a median setup time of 26 days including external registration, while enterprise ERP implementations typically take 4–6 months depending on scope.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
SST monthly price
Core Compliance + SST Services costs $69 per state per month.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Support SLA
Custom plans include dedicated support levels, live chat, and a one-hour response SLA.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Supported platforms
Integrations include Shopify, NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Sage, Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Salesforce, and Oracle.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Supported tax types
sales tax,consumer use tax,VAT,communications tax,occupancy and lodging tax,excise taxRead 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
System connections
AvaTax connects to ERPs, ecommerce platforms, accounting systems, and sales or purchasing systems.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Tax content
AvaTax uses AI-powered tax content with integrated Tax Research insights.Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Tax coverage
The page says AvaTax covers sales, consumer use, VAT, communications, occupancy and lodging, and excise tax scenarios.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Tax determination
It uses geospatial technology to validate addresses and match them to tax regions, and states that it does not rely on ZIP codes for jurisdiction matching.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Tax research
Avalara Tax Research is integrated into the AvaTax portal with jurisdiction-specific rules, interpretations, exemptions, and citation-backed guidance.Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com

Plans and prices

Core Compliance $79 a month Monthly Annual revenue less than $50M · 12,000+ U.S. tax jurisdictions Read 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Core Compliance + SST Services $69 a month Monthly Annual revenue less than $50M · Up to 25 states for qualifying sellers · 12,000+ U.S. tax jurisdictions Read 20 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Custom Priced on request Annual revenue $50M+ Annual revenue $50M+; larger-scale, multi-entity needs, or advanced requirements Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Tax Calculation and Returns Compliance Package $699 a year Plans start at $699 per state, per year. Pricing varies with products, integrated applications, transaction volume, jurisdictions, and SST enrollment Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Tax Calculation (AvaTax) Priced on request Annual usage-based tiers; price depends on annual tax-calculation transaction volume. No per-jurisdiction surcharges or hidden platform fees stated Read 29 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Core Compliance + SST Services Monthly $69 a month $69 state/month Annual revenue less than $50M; qualifying sellers Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Core Compliance Monthly $79 a month $79 state/month Annual revenue less than $50M Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Core Compliance + SST Services Annual $699 a year $699 state/year Annual revenue less than $50M; qualifying sellers; 15% annual savings Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com
Core Compliance Annual $799 a year $799 state/year Annual revenue less than $50M; 15% annual savings Read 28 Sep 2026 · avalara.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Calculates tax in real time for sales and purchasing.
  • Automated return filing and tax registration are available.
  • Covers more than 12,000 U.S. tax jurisdictions.
  • REST API supports calculation, document changes, and address validation.
  • Qualified sellers may receive services in up to 25 states.

Limits

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Core Compliance costs $79 per month.
  • Pricing depends in part on annual transaction volume.

Who it suits

AvaTax suits businesses that need tax calculation and returns across multiple jurisdictions, from small businesses to enterprise tax teams. Its API and system integrations may also suit developers and partners connecting tax workflows to business software.

Verdict

AvaTax combines tax calculation, filing, research, and system connections for businesses with varied tax needs. Check the per-state plan terms and transaction-based pricing against your jurisdictions and workflow before choosing a plan.

Where Specifiction places it

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