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About TaxJar
What is TaxJar?
TaxJar is a sales tax compliance platform that automates the entire sales tax lifecycle—from real-time calculations to filing—across all your sales channels. It helps growing businesses stay compliant with sales tax laws in over 11,000 jurisdictions, reducing the risk of errors and missed deadlines.
Who is TaxJar for?
TaxJar is designed for small-to-mid-sized e-commerce businesses, especially those selling on multiple channels like Amazon, Shopify, and WooCommerce. It's ideal for sellers who need to manage multi-state sales tax reporting and filing without hiring a full-time tax expert. It's not for enterprises with complex ERP needs—they may need a more customizable solution.
Key features and benefits
TaxJar offers real-time sales tax calculations, AI-driven product tax categorization, multi-channel data aggregation, and automated filing (AutoFile) with a 100% on-time filing rate in 2025. It integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce platforms and provides a flexible API for custom solutions. The platform also offers award-winning customer support, including email and phone support with guaranteed response times.
Real use case
A growing online retailer selling on Shopify and Amazon across multiple states can use TaxJar to automatically calculate the correct sales tax at checkout, track economic nexus thresholds, and file returns in each state—saving hours of manual work and avoiding penalties.
Key features
- Real-time sales tax calculations — Automatically apply the correct tax rate for every transaction across all sales channels.
- AutoFile — TaxJar files your sales tax returns for you, with a 100% on-time filing rate in 2025.
- Multi-channel integration — Connect with Amazon, Shopify, Woo, and more, plus a flexible API for custom solutions.
- AI-driven product categorization — Automatically classify your products for accurate taxability.
- Aggregated reporting — Get consolidated sales tax data from all channels in one place.
- Exemption certificate management — Store and manage customer exemption certificates.
- Uptime guarantee — 99.999% historical uptime ensures your checkout never stops, even during peak sales events.
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TaxJar Pricing
TaxJar pricing: from $39/mo.
For comparison: the median starting price in Finance & Accounting is $20/month, measured across 145 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Starter Plan
From $39/mo (when billed annually) or $50/mo month-to-month. Includes up to 3 data import integrations, email support with guaranteed response time, and 2 AutoFile credits per year. Starts at 200 orders/mo.
Professional Plan
Custom pricing (contact sales). Ideal for small-to-mid-sized businesses. Includes up to 10 total integrations, archive of historical sales tax data, email and phone support with guaranteed response time, dedicated onboarding support and Customer Success Manager, and 4 AutoFile credits per year (additional credits $55 each). Starts at 200 orders/mo.
All plans come with a free 30-day trial—no credit card required. Save 10% or more with annual pricing. Flex fees let you temporarily move to a higher tier during high-sales months without a permanent commitment.
Frequently asked questions
Is TaxJar free?
TaxJar offers a free 30-day trial, but there is no permanent free plan. Paid plans start at $39/mo (billed annually) for the Starter plan.
How much does TaxJar cost per month?
TaxJar's Starter plan costs $39/mo when billed annually, or $50/mo month-to-month. The Professional plan requires contacting sales for pricing.
Who is TaxJar best for?
TaxJar is best for growing e-commerce businesses that sell on multiple channels (like Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce) and need to manage sales tax compliance across multiple states. It's ideal for small-to-mid-sized businesses without a dedicated tax staff.
How does TaxJar work?
TaxJar integrates with your sales channels to automatically calculate the correct sales tax rate for every transaction in real time. It aggregates your sales data, tracks economic nexus thresholds, and can even file your returns for you through its AutoFile feature.
What are the top TaxJar alternatives?
Top alternatives include Avalara, TaxCloud, and Anrok. TaxJar is often praised for its ease of use and support, while Avalara is geared more towards larger enterprises.
Does TaxJar support international sales?
TaxJar primarily focuses on U.S. sales tax compliance. For international sellers, it may not automatically apply VAT or GST for non-U.S. jurisdictions. Check with TaxJar for specific international capabilities.
