US Sales Tax Risk Assessment
Get your assessment to know when and where to register your business
US Sales Tax Risk Assessment
Get your assessment to know when and where to register your business
Why you need to assess your US sales tax risk more than ever!
Following the economic fallout of the global pandemic, governments are facing the highest budget deficits in a generation. Meanwhile, online cross-border sales continue to grow, increasingly making these a target for recouping lost revenue.
If you’re selling to customers in the United States, you're increasingly likely to trigger new sales tax obligations or “nexus”.
Given the number and complexity of sales tax jurisdictions in the US, it can be challenging for businesses to assess their sales tax liability and keep up with US remote seller thresholds.
Avalara's US Sales Tax Risk Assessment makes the whole process easier. Arrange an initial, no obligation, one-on-one consultation with an Avalara sales tax professional via the link below and we’ll be in touch at a time that suits you.
Get on top of your US sales tax with our full in-depth risk assessment!
Why do I need it?
US sales tax compliance is complex, and the ever-changing tax laws imposed by states present a challenge for businesses of every size.
Meeting your tax obligations is a requirement that only gets more difficult as your business evolves.
What will I get?
Following an initial questionnaire your results are evaluated by our team of tax professionals
You will receive a detailed risk analysis and filing recommendations in the form of a personlised report.
To help you take action you will also have access to book a one-to-one personalised consultation.
The four steps of the risk assessment process
01
You'll complete our guided nexus questionnaire to gather relevant information about your US sales. Your data is secure and unshared.
02
We'll conduct an in-depth analysis of your data to identify your economic and physical nexus tax obligations
03
You'll receive a detailed risk analysis report of state sales tax obligations related to physical nexus and economic nexus laws
04
Get into the detail with a one-on-one consultation with an Avalara US sales tax expert.
The four steps of the risk assessment process
01
You'll complete our guided nexus questionnaire to gather relevant information about your US sales. Your data is secure and unshared.
02
We'll conduct an in-depth analysis of your data to identify your economic and physical nexus tax obligations
03
You'll receive a detailed risk analysis report of state sales tax obligations related to physical nexus and economic nexus laws
04
Get into the detail with a one-on-one consultation with an Avalara US sales tax expert.
Choose the assessment right for you
Basic assessment
Full assessment
High-level estimate of tax obligations based solely on economic nexus laws and requirements
Free
In-depth evaluation of economic nexus and physical nexus state tax obligations, including personalized consultation
Economic nexus analysis
Downloadable assessment report
Physical nexus analysis
Access to nexus specialists
State statutes analysis
Results consultation
State liability analysis and recommendations
What is nexus?
Economic nexus
Economic nexus is a connection to a state based entirely on sales volume into that state. Businesses can have tax obligations by selling as little as $100,000, or by making 200 individual transactions. Thresholds vary by state and the requirements can be difficult to navigate.
Physical nexus
Physical presence in a state creates an obligation to register and remit sales tax to that state. Physical presence can include everything from having a retail storefront, renting or owning property, employing remote workers, even storing property in a fulfillment center or location owned by someone else. Physical presence is one of the first things state tax auditors look for during an audit when determining whether you have a tax obligation
What is nexus
Economic nexus
Economic nexus is a connection to a state based entirely on sales volume into the state. Businesses can have tax obligations by selling as little as $100,000 or making 200 individual transactions. Thresholds vary by state and the requirements can be difficult to navigate.
Physical nexus
Physical presence in a state creates an obligation to register and remit sales tax to that state. Physical presence can include everything from having a retail storefront, renting or owning property, employing remote workers, even storing property in a fulfillment center or location owned by someone else. Physical presence is one of the first things state tax auditors look for during an audit when determining whether you have a tax obligation.