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What is TaxCloud?
Founded in 2008, TaxCloud is a US sales tax compliance platform for ecommerce businesses. Its current office is in Austin, Texas, and Camber Partners provided $20 million in growth equity in 2023.
TaxCloud automates US sales tax compliance from calculation through filing. Merchants can connect ecommerce, billing and ERP systems, import transactions by CSV, or use the API; TaxCloud determines rates and taxability, monitors nexus across all 50 states, prepares jurisdiction-level and return-ready reports, and can file and remit returns. The platform covers all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with tax rules spanning more than 13,000 US jurisdictions. It also provides exemption certificate handling, address verification and audit support.
The product has a useful split between data-import and real-time workflows. Starter is aimed at Shopify and Stripe sellers that mainly need reporting and filing, while Premium adds real-time calculation, API access and real-time integrations. Integrations include major commerce, accounting, subscription and ERP products, but TaxCloud is focused on US sales and use tax rather than a broad global VAT or GST platform. Filing, registration and audit services can carry separate costs or eligibility requirements.
TaxCloud is best suited to growing online merchants, SaaS companies and accountants managing US sales tax across multiple states. Pricing combines a Starter or Premium subscription with a separate filing subscription or pay-as-you-go filing; the pricing page lists filing from $39 per month and audit support from $99 per month, while the lowest plan price varies by annual order volume. Eligible remote sellers can receive SST-covered services at no state fee, but still need a qualifying Premium subscription.
Key features
Tax calculation
Calculates US sales tax using product taxability, customer address and jurisdiction rules, with real-time calculation available in Premium.
Nexus monitoring
Monitors sales tax nexus across all 50 states and supports historical and marketplace transaction uploads.
Returns filing
Prepares, files and remits sales tax returns, with subscription and pay-as-you-go filing options.
SST enrollment
Provides Certified Service Provider access to Streamlined Sales Tax benefits in 24 member states for eligible sellers.
Exemption certificates
Processes exemption certificates and applies them to relevant transactions and invoices.
Integrations and API
Connects through data-import integrations, real-time integrations, CSV and an API for custom implementations.
Audit support
Offers assistance and documentation for responding to sales tax audits and notices.
TaxCloud pricing
TaxCloud prices Starter and Premium by annual order volume, with filing purchased separately as a subscription or pay-as-you-go service. The public pricing page lists filing from $39 per month and audit support from $99 per month; Colorado and Louisiana filings can add surcharges. Eligible remote sellers receive no-fee SST services in covered states, subject to seller and state eligibility.
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Custom by order volumeFor Shopify and Stripe sellers | Return-ready reports for all states, SST access, 50-state nexus monitoring, data-import integrations, email and phone support |
| Premium | Custom by order volumeRecommended for growing ecommerce and SaaS businesses | Everything in Starter, real-time calculation, real-time integrations, API access, address verification, exemption certificates, team access |
| Filing subscription | From $39/moSeparate from Starter or Premium | Returns filing and remittance; eligible SST filings can be free, while non-SST filings and ineligible states are charged |
| Audit support | From $99/moOptional service | Expert assistance and documentation for sales tax audits |
Free trial: 30-day free trial of Premium; no credit card required, but filing and state registration are excluded.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Combines calculation, nexus monitoring, reporting, filing and remittance in one US-focused workflow.
- Premium includes real-time integrations and API access for custom checkout implementations.
- Eligible remote sellers can receive SST registration, filing and remittance services at no state fee.
- Offers phone and email support plus optional audit assistance.
Cons
- Starter is limited to data-import integrations rather than real-time calculation.
- Filing is priced separately from the core Starter or Premium subscription.
- SST subsidies do not apply where the seller has physical nexus in a member state.
- The platform is US-focused and does not provide broad global VAT compliance.
Who is TaxCloud best for?
- Growing ecommerce businesses selling across multiple US states.
- SaaS companies needing real-time US sales tax calculation.
- Shopify and marketplace sellers needing automated reporting and filing.
- Accountants and CPA firms managing multiple merchant accounts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does TaxCloud cost?
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Starter and Premium subscription prices vary by annual order volume and are not shown as a single public amount. Filing is separate, with the pricing page listing plans from $39 per month; audit support starts at $99 per month.
How does TaxCloud compare with Avalara?
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Both support US sales tax calculation and filing, but TaxCloud emphasizes ecommerce businesses and SST benefits. Avalara has a broader enterprise footprint and wider tax coverage.
Which integrations does TaxCloud support?
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Named integrations include Shopify, Stripe, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, QuickBooks, Chargebee, NetSuite and Odoo. Premium adds real-time integrations and API access.
Who is TaxCloud for?
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TaxCloud is designed for ecommerce merchants, SaaS businesses and accounting firms handling US sales tax. Starter fits reporting and filing; Premium adds real-time calculation.
How does TaxCloud work?
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Merchants connect an integration, upload transactions by CSV, or use the API; TaxCloud calculates tax, monitors nexus, prepares reports and can file and remit returns. A 30-day Premium trial is available.
How accurate is TaxCloud?
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TaxCloud maintains certified tax rates and product tax codes, validates addresses and supports exemption certificates. Its materials describe coverage across more than 13,000 US jurisdictions.
Sources
Facts and pricing verified on October 19, 2026. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm with TaxCloud before buying. How we research
