Avalara

Founded by Scott McFarlane in 2004

Calculate sales tax and file compliance returns automatically

Pricing model

Paid

Rating

★ Mixed Reviews

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use Avalara to calculate sales and use tax rates across thousands of jurisdictions in real time. The system calculates cross-border tariffs, customs duties, value-added taxes, and communications taxes directly within your checkout or enterprise resource planning system. It prepares and files returns, submits required remittances to state and local authorities, and collects exemption certificates from buyers. Additionally, you can monitor nexus obligations, generate live e-invoices for global compliance mandates, and manage 1099 and W-9 reporting forms for contract workers.

What Avalara does

Calculate sales tax on customer invoicesFile state and local tax returnsCollect digital tax exemption certificatesDetermine product tax codes and classificationsTrack economic nexus thresholds across statesSubmit e-invoices to government tax authoritiesValidate and file annual 1099 formsCalculates sales and use tax in real time across over 12,000 jurisdictionsAutomates tax return preparation, filing, and remittanceStores and validates digital exemption certificates from buyersApplies international VAT and customs duty rules for cross-border commerceGenerates and submits mandated digital e-invoices to tax authoritiesAutomates IRS 1099 and W-9 form collection and reportingTracks tax nexus status across multiple states and localities

Pricing breakdown

Pricing model: Paid

PlanList price

Avalara Select$69 / mo

Frequently asked

Shopify

QuickBooks

Want a tailored answer?

See whether Avalara fits your stack.

Techbible weighs Avalara against what you already pay for, your team shape, and the work that's actually happening. Free to start.

Side by side

Compare Avalara

Search the catalog or pick a similar tool to compare pricing, features, and fit.

Or pick from similar tools

More in Tax & Accounting

All tools →

FreshBooks

Create professional invoices, track billable hours, and manage expenses for small businesses

Cube Software

Connect spreadsheets and business data to automate financial planning, modeling, and reporting

Expensify

Track expenses, scan receipts, issue corporate cards, and reimburse employee spending directly

QuickBooks

QuickBooks helps you manage and automate your business accounting.

Strabo

Track global investments, bank accounts, and multi-currency assets across institutions in a single dashboard

Actual Budget

Track personal expenses and manage envelope budgets across devices with local privacy

Adaptive

Manage construction job costing, accounts payable, billings, and work-in-progress reports automatically

Adesso

Manage trade promotions, automate deduction clearing, and forecast sales for consumer packaged goods