Avalara
Newsletter — February 2018
Getting Ready for Cyber Week 2017
Learn About Developments in Tax Legislation at CRUSHDC
Avalara CRUSHDC is May 9 – 11, 2018 in Washington D.C. With so many changes this year, we have an entire track dedicated to legislative developments. Choose from multiple legislative sessions or meet 1:1 with experts to discuss how these changes could affect your business. Register before Feb. 28, 2018 to receive the advanced rate of $799 – a savings of $400!
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Avalara Bloomberg BNA
Bloomberg BNA: Top Drivers for State Tax Authorities and How They Will Evolve
With so many tax changes at the state and local level in 2017, it’s hard to guess what may happen in 2018. In this article, Scott Peterson, Avalara’s vice president of U.S. tax policy and government relations, highlights how tax will evolve and two key trends that he thinks will affect tax legislation.
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Online Sales Tax Ruling (Quill)
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to consider a case that has the potential to change how states can tax sales by ecommerce merchants and other out-of-state sellers. The case, South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., challenges the high court’s 1992 decision in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota.
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Payment Week: Why Faster, Digital-Driven Payments Open the Door to New Compliance Burdens
What should you consider when preparing for evolving payment laws and regulations? Peter Horadan, Avalara’s CTO, discusses how faster payments may also create more tax compliance burdens for retailers and offers tips on getting ready for the change.
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Join one of our 12 A-List customer appreciation events in 2018! A-List events bring Avalara customers together with industry leaders, Avalara leadership, product experts, and our partners. Join us to discuss tax initiatives and best practices, learn about new products and features, and participate in advanced product training, followed by world-class entertainment and fun.

Coming up!

March 20, 2018 – Reunion Tower in Dallas
March 22, 2018 – Toyota Center in Houston

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Featured Webinars

Registration is Open for CRUSHDC
How Will Federal Tax Reform Impact State Taxes?
Feb. 7, 11a.m. PT / 2p.m. ET
We’ve been hearing a lot about Federal tax reform legislation and its potential impact on personal income tax, but here’s a chance to learn about its impact on state and local taxes. Hear from leading sales tax expert Karl Frieden from the Council on State Taxation as he breaks down the new tax reform and highlights specific changes in the works.
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Sales Tax and Sourcing Rules Simplified
Sales Tax and Sourcing Rules Simplified
Feb. 21, 11a.m. PT / 2p.m. ET
Retailers, distributors, service providers — even software companies — have a lot to consider when it comes to sourcing rules on sales tax. Join sales tax expert Jordan M. Goodman to learn the difference between “origin” based and “destination” based tax rules and more.
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Quill
What’s Quill and Why Does it Matter?
Feb. 22, 11a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
In January, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to consider a case — South Dakota vs. Wayfair — that has the potential to change how states can tax sales by ecommerce merchants and other out-of-state sellers. Join tax expert Scott Peterson to hear about the origins of Quill and the potential impact of a Supreme Court decision.
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Understanding W-8 & W-9 Form Management
Understanding W-8 & W-9 Form Management
On Demand
The beginning of the year signals a time to prepare year-end 1099s. The 1099 process can be a complex process if your W-8s and W-9s are inaccurate, or worse, missing. In this webinar, you will learn about our W-8, W-9, and FATCA tips that can help you achieve compliance.
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To explore training opportunities for new and experienced Avalara users, browse our catalog of eLearning and online classroom training.

New eLearning classes are available about tax compliance and CertCapture. We also offer online classrooms available for purchase that qualify for CPE credit:
  • Set up CertCapture - March 20
  • Add Customers and Documents - March 21
  • Maintain CertCapture - March 22
Become an Avalara Expert
Product Demo Webinars

   
 
February 13, 10:00am – 11:00am PST

Learn how to mitigate risk and automate sales tax calculation using Avalara AvaTax by attending our informational webinar and product demonstration.
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February 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm PST

Automating your returns process can help navigate many of the complex problems presented by filing and remittance. Learn how to file and remit returns accurately and on time, every time, with one single source and payment using Avalara Returns.
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February 14, 10:00am – 11:00am PST

Join Avalara for a product demonstration of our robust and comprehensive exemption certificate management tool, Avalara CertCapture. In 30 minutes you’ll learn how the core features of CertCapture can help you streamline another area of sales tax
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