CCH SureTax vs ONESOURCE Determination

CCH SureTax is a sales and use tax automation platform for retailers and brands selling through multiple channels. It calculates tax in milliseconds for eCommerce, marketplaces, brick-and-mortar locations, and offline sales, with coverage across more than 26,000 U.S. jurisdictions. Nexus monitoring provides a view of states and proximity to thresholds, and helps identify where registration, collection, remittance, and returns may be required. ERP integrations centralize tax determination; the platform also explains which rules apply and why, with citations tracing decisions to their sources. Return services include preparation software and outsourcing for preparing and filing returns. Exemption certificates and marketplace support are included. CCH SureTax uses tax data trusted by the IRS for nearly a decade, and offers support, training, and consulting. Listed service options range from technology-only returns to filing and remittance, and a fully outsourced option with data-point validation. Pricing is available on request. Wolters Kluwer, the provider, is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, and was founded in 1836.

ONESOURCE Determination automates calculations for sales tax, use tax, GST, VAT, and excise tax. The web-based product connects with ERP, financial, billing, e-commerce, point-of-sale, and payment systems through pre-built or custom integrations. It supplies global tax rates, rules, and calculations in real time, with cloud synchronization to support high transaction volumes. Deployment includes a cloud-based indirect-tax engine and an edge-computing option. Determination Anywhere supports business-specific security and data-residency requirements. Tax content covers specialized jurisdictions and industries, with industry offerings for oil and gas, retail, manufacturing, and technology. Configuration features include company structures, global calculations, and tax-return streamlining. Thomson Reuters says its automated calculations and certified processes aim to reduce audit-triggering mistakes; the processes are backed by SSAE 18 and ISAE 3402 certifications. Pricing is on request, and a free demo can be requested.