Description

Key Features of AVATax API

Accurate Tax Calculations:

• Automatically calculates sales tax, use tax, and VAT based on the customer’s location (state, county, city, and ZIP code).
• Supports real-time tax rate updates to ensure compliance with changing tax laws.

Multi-State and International Tax Support:

• Covers all U.S. states, including local jurisdictions.
• Supports international VAT calculations for global businesses.

Product Taxability:

• Determines taxability based on product type (e.g., clothing, electronics, groceries) and jurisdiction-specific rules.

Exemption Certificate Management:

• Validates tax exemption certificates for tax-free purchases.

Seamless Integration:

• RESTful API with easy-to-use endpoints for quick integration into websites, apps, and ERP systems.
• Supports JSON and XML formats for requests and responses.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Generates detailed tax reports for auditing and filing purposes.
• Ensures compliance with state and local tax regulations, including SST (Streamlined Sales Tax).

Scalability:

• Handles high-volume transactions, making it ideal for businesses of all sizes.

How AVATax API Works

Input Data:

• Provide the customer’s shipping address (or billing address) and product details (e.g., SKU, category, price).

API Request:

• Send a request to the AVATax API endpoint with the required parameters.

API Response:

• Receive a response with the calculated tax amount, jurisdiction details, and tax breakdown.

Example Use Case

E-commerce Website:

• A customer in California purchases a $100 electronic item.
• The AVATax API calculates the total tax based on the state, county, and city tax rates.
• The website displays the total amount, including tax, to the customer.