LOVAT vs MasterTax
LOVAT
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| Figure | LOVAT | MasterTax |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €27/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 14 | 1 |
| Spec score · Tax Compliance Software | 9.3 (#1) | 7.6 (#42) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Filing support level | automated | automated |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | The contact page lists MasterTax, LLC at 111 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85257. |
| Integrations | LOVAT lists integrations with Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, AliExpress, Magento, Stripe, WooCommerce, PayPal, OpenCart, Xero, Chargebee, FreshBooks, and Zoho. | MasterTax says it integrates with most payroll systems and offers file import, file retrieval, and data extract APIs. |
| Return filing | Yes | Yes |
| Security | LOVAT states that e-invoicing data is protected with enterprise-grade security and compliance with global data-protection laws. | MasterTax describes its security as enterprise-grade and says customers keep control of their employee data. |
| Support | LOVAT says support is available in five languages and that it answers within five minutes. | Post-launch support includes email and phone support, a ticketing system, and a client portal with 24-hour access to notes, articles, updates, and training materials. |
| Supported tax types | VAT,sales tax | Federal,state,and local payroll taxes |
Plans
LOVAT
- FreeFree
- Start-up€27 a month
- Standard€50 a month
- Premium€344 a month
- Sales tax Start-up€27 a month
- VAT Start-up€35 a month
- Sales tax Standard€50 a month
- VAT Standard€65 a month
- EPR Tier 1€190 a month
- EPR Tier 2€220 a month
In their own words
LOVAT
LOVAT provides tax and compliance tools for businesses selling across borders. Its products cover VAT, sales tax, EPR, tax registration, marketplace tax and e-invoicing. The platform calculates VAT and sales tax across 111 countries and supports 123 currencies. It can calculate VAT in more than 100 countries and submit returns to tax authorities; its sales-tax product calculates and files returns online for 37 US states. EPR tools automate compliance checks in Germany, France, Spain, the UK and other countries. The e-invoicing service generates compliant invoices in more than 30 countries and is a certified Peppol provider. Integrations include marketplaces, commerce platforms and accounting services, including Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce, Sage, SAP and Xero. Android and iOS apps can collect sales-channel data, prepare and file returns, track thresholds, send deadline notifications and show ten years of sales and return data. LOVAT runs on Android, iOS and web, and offers API access. It requires an internet connection and stores software data in the cloud. Plans include a free option, paid plans from €27/mo and a 14-day trial.
MasterTax
MasterTax is cloud-based payroll tax software from MasterTax in Tempe, Arizona. It schedules, pays, files, and reports federal, state, and local payroll taxes from one dashboard, with built-in compliance for more than 11,000 U.S. jurisdictions. Users can import payroll data, schedule payments, create original and amended returns, generate agency coupons and vouchers, manage notices, and produce customizable reports. Outputs are available in paper, e-file, and removable-media formats. MasterTax integrates with most payroll systems and offers APIs for file import, retrieval, and data extracts. Optional modules include Tax Locator, Wage Attachment, New Hire Reporting, Cash Care, and Bank Reconciliation. Implementation includes a dedicated specialist for discovery, migration, configuration, and setup. Support includes email, phone, ticketing, and a client portal with 24-hour access. Payroll service providers can use a nonproduction environment. Pricing is on request.