ANS-0556 · SUITETAX & TAX MANAGEMENT

How to Integrate Avalara Tax Calculation with NetSuite?

NetSuite users can integrate Avalara for automated sales tax calculation through a dedicated bundle and subsequent configuration.

Short answer

Integrating Avalara with NetSuite involves installing a dedicated bundle, followed by necessary configuration. While Avalara's team can assist, significant user involvement is typically required for setup. Additional customizations may be needed to align with specific business rules, so project planning should account for these efforts.

Scenario

Organizations utilizing NetSuite often require a robust solution for automated sales tax calculation. The challenge lies in seamlessly integrating a third-party tax service like Avalara into NetSuite's existing financial processes, ensuring accurate tax compliance and efficient setup.

Solution

  1. Initiate contact with Avalara directly or through a NetSuite account representative to discuss integration requirements.

  2. Install the Avalara bundle within NetSuite.

  3. Perform the necessary configuration steps. While Avalara's professional services team can offer support, significant involvement from the NetSuite administrator or user is typically required for bundle installation and configuration.

  4. Account for potential additional customizations. Often, specific business rules tied to the Avalara installation may require further development, so project timelines should include hours for these efforts.

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