We know when it comes to your business, you don’t want to risk quick decisions. Before deciding what sales tax automation tool is right for you, do some digging and ask around. Below, we’ve provided a breakdown of four criteria to consider, and information on where our product fits in the industry. Have some more specific questions? Let us know!

1. Accuracy

The truth of the matter is, if your sales tax automation tool isn’t accurate, then you’re not really protecting yourself from liabilities. With over 12,000 state and local jurisdictions and a constantly evolving regulatory environment, it would be taxing (ha!) for anybody to keep up!

When scoping out sales tax software, you should be sure to ask the following questions:

How are you tax rates calculated, and how do I know that they’re up to date?

Who updates your forms, and how can I know that they’re the right version?

Do you guarantee your tax rates?

In a constantly shifting regulatory landscape, you need to be certain that your provider has your back. You’re wasting your time, energy, and effort if your compliance software isn’t accurate!

2. Support

It’s a tough world out there for businesses, and while the increase in automation software provides some excellent growth opportunities, it comes with its challenges. Many folks have lots of questions through the process, so you’ll want to make sure your sales tax software provides the type of support you need.

Some questions to consider:

When is support available, and how can I contact them?

Can anybody on my team contact support, or just a select, few members?

What does support cost? Is it expensive, or is it free and unlimited?

3. Capabilities

Not all tax automation systems are created equally. With some tools, you have to spend hours each month just uploading order information so that reports can be created. To make sure that a tax automation tool is right for you, be sure to ask the following questions:

Which eCommerce and accounting systems do you integrate with?

Can you handle all sales tax reports for each state and jurisdiction?

Can you file the reports for me, or will I need to do it manually?

4. Cost

Sales tax software can be excellent and not break the bank. Make sure you get clarity into juuuust how much things will cost and read customer reviews to find out about any possible hidden fees. When evaluating a platform, consider asking these questions:

What will it cost to get started?

Are there any overage or penalty fees that I should be aware of?

Am I locked into my contract?

These are just a few of the things to consider when evaluating sales tax solutions. Again, doing some background research on your options and chatting with friends in the business to see how they like their services is a great place to start.

If you’d like to learn more about Taxify, let us know! Our robust software won’t break the bank, is guaranteed for accuracy, and our support is free, unlimited, and just delightful.

Want us to prove it? Request a trial and give us a try!