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

  • Vast number of pre-built integrations
  • Strong focus on sales tax automation
  • User-friendly cloud platform

Unique Value: Avalara automates the entire tax compliance lifecycle, from calculation to returns to information reporting, through a single, easy-to-use cloud platform with extensive integrations.

🎯 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

Offers a much broader and deeper set of pre-built integrations into e-commerce, ERP, and other business systems compared to most competitors.

💻 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

Contact for pricing

✓ 14-day free trial

Free tier: NA

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