Avalara Newsletter March 2018

Newsletter — March 2018

Earn CPE Credit at CRUSHDC

Avalara CRUSHDC is May 9 – 11, 2018 in Washington D.C. In addition to training, networking, and demos, you’ll have the opportunity to earn up to 13 individual CPE credits from more than 100 approved sessions. Register before April 13, 2018 to receive the standard rate of $999!

Sales Tax Holidays in 2018

Sales tax holidays tend to bring more bodies through the door (or clicks to the website), and can boost overall sales while they last. Yet they also complicate sales and use tax compliance, especially for businesses that sell affected items in multiple states. Prepare your business with our updated list of 2018 sales tax holidays.

State Discounts for Filing Sales Tax on Time

Close to 30 states incentivize timely filing by offering a sales tax filing discount to businesses that file returns and remit payments by the due date. Two states even offer additional savings when tax is paid early.

CPA Practice Advisor: Supreme Court May Change Online Sales Tax Law

CPA Practice Advisor revisits the inception of the Quill rule and possible outcomes of the Court’s decision. Retailers, and other businesses who sell across state lines, should monitor this case closely.

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 - Sold out

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Featured Webinars

Who’s on the Hook for Sales Tax?

March 8, 11a.m. PT / 2p.m. ET
Sales tax in the world of ecommerce is a common source of confusion, especially among growing companies with multi-state nexus. Hear from leading sales tax expert Marilyn Wethekam who will explain drop shipping compliance rules.

The High-Growth Company’s Guide to Sales Tax

March 21, 11a.m. PT / 2p.m. ET
Growth equals change. And with change comes new or different rules and regulations to follow — many of which may be unfamiliar territory to you and even to the taxing authorities that enforce those rules. Join Avalara’s Mark Giddens to learn how to develop and implement a sales tax strategy ready for business growth.

What’s Quill and Why Does it Matter?

On Demand
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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Sales and Use Tax Audits Uncovered

On Demand
Using extensive data, leading sales tax expert Andrew Johnson of Peisner Johnson & Co. and Avalara uncovered key insights surrounding sales and use tax audits. Watch to discover which industries have the highest audit risk and more!

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Become an Avalara Expert!

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

How to eliminate risk by automating sales tax determination

October 9, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET

Learn how to mitigate risk and automate sales tax calculation using Avalara AvaTax by attending our informational webinar and product demonstration.

Improving your exemption management process

October 10, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET

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

Best practices for effortless filing

October 11, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET

Automating your returns process can help you 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 of payment using Avalara Returns.

Have Other Sales Tax Pain?

No matter your tax pain, we have a solution.

See full list of sales tax compliance solutions from Avalara.

Avalara Resources

Need help using Avalara Products? Want extensive training? Visit the Avalara Help Center.

Want to pose your burning sales tax questions to the experts? Visit the Avalara Community Forum. Visit the Avalara Community Forum.

The Avalara Forum is a place to get your sales tax, finance, or accounting questions answered, share your ideas and feedback, get your problems solved, and give back by helping others! It only takes a minute to get started. .

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