How it works
Simplify tax determination with Avalara’s expert-backed content and AI-powered search
Get clear, concise answers to complex tax questions with Avalara Tax Research.
Trusted by companies in every industry
BENEFITS
Assess tax rules and regulations with greater speed, accuracy, and confidence
Simplify tax research
Quickly access highly accurate, state-specific taxability rules and rates as well as cross-border trade content — eliminating manual research across multiple sources.
Get answers instantly
Use Avi, Avalara’s AI-powered tax research assistant, to get fast, plain-language answers with citations — saving time and improving decision confidence.
Improve rate accuracy
Apply rooftop-level rates using precise location data and boundary validation to avoid costly errors from ZIP-code-based estimates.
Access reliable trade content
Simplify cross-border transactions by leveraging trusted global trade content, expert-curated insights, and the power of AI to streamline tariff code research.
Track tax history
Validate past decisions with historical tax rates and law changes, supporting audits and helping defend past tax classifications.
Reduce compliance risk
Mitigate errors and penalties with consistent tax guidance, exemption rules, and matrix tools to ensure more accurate classifications across jurisdictions.
Avalara Tax Research demo – Tax Answers
- Sign in to your Avalara Tax Research account
Access the platform by securely logging into your Avalara Tax Research account to begin exploring real-time tax insights.
- Enter your tax question into the AI-powered search assistant, Avi
Type your query into the AI-powered search bar to get fast, context-aware answers tailored to your tax compliance needs.
- Review plain-language answers with legally backed citations
Get clear, easy-to-understand explanations with verified source links so you can trust the accuracy of every answer.
- Share, export, or save results for audit readiness
Store or distribute your search results in a few clicks to help your team stay organized and prepared for any audit.
Increase compliance in an ever-changing tax landscape
Intelligent, AI-powered search
- Ask tax questions via chat for instant answers
- Get clear, cited responses with links to source content
- Take back 384 hours annually by avoiding and recapturing 90% of tax research work*
Real-time, centralized tax content
- Access regularly updated sales and use tax rules and rates
- Get consolidated content from all 50 states and D.C.
- See government-approved rate and rule changes
Audit-ready design
- Track historical rate changes and laws
- Export and share answers with stakeholders
- Defend decisions confidently with supporting detail
* Results from a study commissioned by Avalara of a composite organization utilizing Avalara Tax Research.
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“Working with Avalara has been perfect. We rely on their expertise in so many ways — like using Avalara Tax Research to determine a product’s taxability in various jurisdictions. Being able to trust that expertise saves my team so much time, I don’t know how they could live without it.”
—Missy Basone
CFO, Set Solutions
“Avalara has alleviated figuring out what we owe and where we owe it. The peace of mind knowing that we’re managing sales and use tax correctly is huge.”
—Joe Faust
Sales Manager, Electric Motor Supply Company
“Avalara flags us when we have potential sales tax exposure in new jurisdictions, which makes it scalable with our business. Plus, with nexus coverage, the company can sell confidently anywhere. Our customers can trust the information we provide because of our trust in Avalara.”
—Franklin Shiraki
CFO, Firewire Surfboards
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avalara Tax Research?
Avalara Tax Research is an AI-powered tax research platform offering regularly updated rules, rates, and taxability insights across the U.S.
Who is Avalara Tax Research for?
Avalara Tax Research is helpful for everyone, but it’s especially ideal for finance and tax professionals, including tax directors, tax analysts, accountants, accounting directors, controllers, comptrollers, auditors, and more.
How often is the tax content updated?
Content is regularly updated with government-approved changes, ensuring greater accuracy and compliance.
Does Avalara Tax Research support audit preparation?
Yes. Avalara Tax Research is trusted by state and local governments and incorporates real-time feedback to deliver historical tax data, statutory references, and comprehensive documentation — making it easier for you to manage audits confidently.
Can Avalara Tax Research replace external tax consultants?
Yes. Avalara Tax Research eliminates or reduces reliance on third-party consultants by providing expert-vetted, plain-language tax guidance.
I can’t find an answer to my sales tax question. Can I submit my question?
Yes. With a subscription to Avalara Tax Research Standard or Premium, you can use the Contact Tax Expert feature to submit your question directly to our tax research experts and receive a timely, personalized response.
Does Avalara Tax Research integrate into my other Avalara products?
No. Avalara Tax Research is a standalone, web-based self-service research tool.
