March 19, 2013
Avalara names financial services expert David E. Rostov as CFO
Accomplished Online Industry Leader to Help Shape Strategies as Avalara Accelerates its Dramatic Growth.
March 13, 2013
A new twist on sales taxes: Are in-game purchases like “powerups” a transaction? Yes. Will they be taxed is a different question
Are in-game sales taxable transactions? In essence, the user/gamer is trading real money for a digital product. While that product may not exist outside of the game, it is a transaction that has value. In fact, it's a billion dollar industry, and one that has gone untaxed even by states and other jurisdictions that likely…
February 28, 2013
Guide to sales tax holidays across the U.S. in 2013
Fortunately, the experts at Avalara have put together the "Retailer's Guide to Sales Tax Holidays in 2013," a comprehensive list of tax exempt items and dates across the country.
February 22, 2013
Cost cutting tools for CPAs, other accountants and businesses
The Automation Imperative: Now is the Time to Unleash Operational Efficiency - Cost-reducing tools are out there; CPAs must initiate their use.
February 4, 2013
Connecticut and Amazon reach deal on sales tax
Amazon will begin collecting sales tax in the state as part of an agreement that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says will mean hundreds of new jobs and $50 million in investment in Connecticut over two years, the governor's office announced Monday.
February 4, 2013
Avalara acquires developer of CertCapture Exemption Certificate Management System
Avalara Accelerates Momentum in Sales Tax Automation
January 31, 2013
Automating receivables management: Survey shows businesses need it
Business owners often find managing receivables to be a time-consuming headache, but automation tools are available to help.
January 28, 2013
Avalara signed 60 new OEM partnerships in 2012
New integrated solutions across ERP, POS, Ecommerce, Mcommerce, and CRM channels expand Avalara’s market reach and give value-added reseller partners access to new selling opportunities.
January 21, 2013
Congress may consider online sales tax bill in 2013
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators hope to accomplish is the passing of a bill that would better enable states to collect taxes on transactions.
January 10, 2013
Texas sales tax revenues climb by 9.4%
Texas saw its sales tax collections rise again in December, with revenue of $2.17 billion, an increase of 9.4 percent over the same month last year, the state comptroller's office said Wednesday.
June 27, 2012
Avalara Receives $20M in Funding from Battery Ventures
Seattle-based Avalara, which offers automated online sales tax compliance, has announced that it has received $20 million in growth financing from Battery Ventures.
June 18, 2012
Automation: Sales Tax is Just the Beginning for Avalara
Even small businesses can benefit from sales tax automation, from the headaches of keeping up with constantly-changing rates, to the perils of audits and penalties.