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sidebar_position: 4
title: Sales Tax Integration (Avalara & Stripe Tax)
description: Real-time calculation of US sales tax, EU VAT, and GST, managing tax exemptions, and syncing tax liabilities to your GL.
keywords:
  - sales tax
  - Avalara integration
  - Stripe Tax
  - VAT compliance
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# Sales Tax Integration (Avalara & Stripe Tax)

**Sales Tax Integration in GAAPx** automates real-time tax jurisdiction determination, sales tax calculation, EU VAT compliance, and exemption certificate management via native connectors to **Avalara AvaTax** and **Stripe Tax**.

:::info SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER: Tax Calculation & Jurisdiction Breakdown
**Location in App**: `App > Billing > Invoices > [Invoice ID] > Tax Breakdown`  
**Visual Description**: Detailed tax jurisdiction modal showing state, county, city, and special district tax rates applied to each line item.  
**Recommended Dimensions**: `1200 x 675`  
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## Supported Tax Connectors

* **Avalara AvaTax**: Enterprise nexus tracking, address validation, tax exemption certificates, and automated return filing.
* **Stripe Tax**: Turnkey global tax calculation for SaaS subscriptions and digital goods without custom rate maintenance.
* **Manual / Custom Rates**: Configurable static tax tables for international jurisdictions not covered by third-party engines.

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## Exemption Certificate Management

* Store resale certificates, government exemptions, and non-profit documentation directly on the Customer Record.
* Invoices automatically zero-rate qualifying line items while attaching exemption audit IDs for state tax reviews.