Configuring Avalara
NAVIGATE: Main Menu → Configuration → (middle menu) Checkout → Sales Tax
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Steps
First we will select Avalara , then we will configure the Avalara settings
Activate the Avalara provider by clicking on the radio button at the top left and then clicking the ‘Save’ button.
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Once activated, click the Settings button:
On the settings screen, you must provide four values at a minimum to configure your Avalara integration.
Save the changes before testing the connection!Â
Configure the Account ID, License Key, select the Active & Sandbox slider buttons.
See also: Avalara Knowledge Center
When finished, save your settings and click theÂ
Test Connection
 button to ensure everything is working. You will see output similar to that below if you have connected Avalara to UltraCart successfully.Â
Configuring Items with Proper Avalara Tax Codes
Your items will need to be configured with the proper Avalara Tax Code in order to calculate the sales tax for the item.Â
So, you’ll edit each item then click the "tax" tab in the item editor:
Tax Code | Avalara tax code |
Description (optional) | Optional description of the Tax Code. |
Search Avalara Tax Codes | A search tool for the Avalara Tax Codes. See also:Â https://help.avalara.com/Avalara_AvaTax_Update/Guidelines_for_mapping_items_to_tax_codes |
Configuring Shipping Methods with Avalara Tax Codes
Next up, your shipping methods need to be configured with the appropriate Avalara tax codes in order to properly calculate the sales tax associated with Shipping.
To configure the Avalara Tax code to your shipping methods, edit each method one at a time, navigating to the "Tax Codes" tab in the shipping method editor:
Tax Code | Required Avalara Tax Code for proper sales tax calculation for shipping. |
Description | Optional description of the Tax Code. |
Search Avalara Tax Codes | A search tool for the Avalara Tax Codes. See also:Â https://help.avalara.com/Avalara_AvaTax_Update/Guidelines_for_mapping_items_to_tax_codes Avalara Knowledge Center Tax Exempt Configuration |
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