Avalara Returns
Automate sales and use tax returns preparation, filing, and remittance.
Executive Summary
Avalara Returns is a cloud-based solution designed to automate the complex process of sales and use tax return preparation, filing, and remittance. It seamlessly ingests transaction data from a business's existing systems, such as ERP, accounting, and e-commerce platforms, to accurately prepare returns. The system then files these returns with the appropriate tax jurisdictions and remits payments according to a user-defined schedule, significantly reducing manual effort and the risk of errors. This product is a key component of Avalara's comprehensive tax compliance suite, integrating directly with Avalara AvaTax for accurate tax calculations and Avalara Exemption Certificate Management (ECM) for managing exempt transactions. By offloading the high cost and hassle associated with manual tax compliance, Avalara Returns enables businesses of all sizes to maintain compliance across various tax types, including sales, use, VAT, and GST, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Use Cases
- Automated Sales & Use Tax Filing: Businesses needing to automate the entire lifecycle of sales and use tax returns, from data ingestion to filing and remittance, across multiple jurisdictions.
- Streamlined Compliance for Complex Tax Types: Companies dealing with various indirect taxes like VAT and GST, requiring a unified solution for return preparation and submission.
- Integration with Existing Business Systems: Organizations looking for a tax compliance solution that seamlessly connects with their ERP, accounting, or e-commerce platforms to pull transaction data.
- Reducing Manual Tax Compliance Burden: Finance and tax teams aiming to eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and free up resources from time-consuming return preparation.
- Ensuring Audit Readiness: Businesses seeking to maintain accurate records and a clear audit trail for all tax filings and remittances.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-based SaaS solution
- Deployment
- SaaS
- API Available
- Yes
Infrastructure
- AWS
Integrations
- Shopify
- Microsoft
- NetSuite
- SAP
- QuickBooks
- Sage
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription-based, varies by business needs
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- SMB,Mid-Market,Enterprise
About Avalara AvaTax
Avalara is a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation software. Its flagship product, Avalara AvaTax, serves as a core tax calculation engine, helping businesses automate sales tax, VAT, and other transactional tax compliance globally.