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What is TaxJar?
Founded in 2013 and acquired by Stripe in 2021, TaxJar serves 20,000+ businesses with US sales-tax automation. It focuses on state and local sales-tax calculation, nexus monitoring, reporting and filing.
TaxJar automates US sales-tax work across connected commerce channels and custom API integrations. Businesses can import sales data, calculate state and local obligations, monitor nexus, prepare reports and use AutoFile for returns and remittance. Its integrations cover major seller platforms, while the API supports real-time calculations on Professional. The product is designed to reduce manual jurisdiction research and recurring filing work for online sellers operating across US states.
The feature set spans sales-tax calculation, nexus monitoring, historical data, reporting, API access, sandbox functionality and automated filing. Professional adds more integrations, higher API limits, historical sales-data archiving, phone support and onboarding assistance, while Starter is more reporting and filing oriented. TaxJar is principally US-focused and does not provide international calculations to new customers, so it is not a standalone VAT or GST platform.
TaxJar fits small and mid-sized multichannel merchants that need US sales-tax compliance without adopting a broader global tax suite. At 200 orders per month, Starter begins at $39 monthly and Professional at $99 monthly, with higher prices at larger order tiers. Annual billing saves 10% or more where the billing channel permits, and the 30-day trial requires no credit card. Flex fees apply when monthly order volume exceeds the subscribed tier.
Key features
Sales-tax calculation
Calculates US state, county, city and other local sales-tax obligations, with real-time API calculation available on Professional.
Nexus monitoring
Tracks US sales activity to help businesses monitor potential state sales-tax registration obligations.
Returns and reporting
Produces sales-tax reports and supports recurring US filing workflows across relevant jurisdictions.
Automated filing
AutoFile can prepare, file and remit eligible US returns, with two included credits on Starter and four on Professional at entry tiers.
Commerce integrations
Connects with platforms including Amazon, Shopify, Magento 2, eBay, BigCommerce, Etsy, Square, WooCommerce and Walmart.
Developer API
Provides API and sandbox functionality for custom integrations, with access and limits determined by plan and order tier.
Sales-data archive
Professional includes historical sales-data archiving, while Starter focuses on core imports, reporting and filing.
TaxJar pricing
At 200 orders per month, official pricing lists Starter at $39/month and Professional at $99/month. Annual plans save 10% or more where the billing channel permits, while flex fees charge the difference when monthly volume exceeds the subscribed tier. TaxJar imports the previous 60 days of linked sales data during the trial.
| Plan | Price | What's included |
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| Starter, 200 orders | $39/mo or $419/yrEntry pricing | Up to 3 data-import integrations, email support, reporting and 2 included AutoFile credits per year |
| Professional, 200 orders | $99/mo or $1,069/yrEntry pricing | Up to 10 integrations, real-time calculations, higher API limits, historical archive, email and phone support, onboarding and 4 included AutoFile credits per year |
Free trial: 30-day free trial with no credit card required.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Covers state and local US sales-tax calculation, reporting, nexus monitoring and filing in one product.
- Supports major commerce channels plus custom API integrations.
- Offers a 30-day no-card trial and annual savings of 10% or more where eligible.
- Professional combines real-time API access, higher limits, historical data and broader support.
Cons
- New customers cannot use TaxJar for international calculations, VAT or GST compliance.
- Entry plans limit integrations, API access, support and included AutoFile credits.
- Flex fees can increase the monthly bill when order volume rises above the subscribed tier.
- Magento 1 is not supported for new connections, and some billing channels limit annual plans.
Who is TaxJar best for?
- Small and mid-sized merchants selling across multiple US states.
- E-commerce businesses needing sales-tax reporting and recurring US filing.
- Marketplace sellers using supported commerce integrations.
- Teams wanting a US sales-tax API without a global VAT and GST suite.
Coverage and use cases
Integrations
Notable customers
Frequently asked questions
How much does TaxJar cost?
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At 200 orders per month, Starter costs $39 per month and Professional costs $99 per month. Annual benchmarks are $419 for Starter and $1,069 for Professional, with savings of more than 10% where the billing channel permits.
How does TaxJar work and how long does setup take?
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TaxJar connects seller platforms or imports data, then calculates US sales tax, monitors nexus, produces reports and supports AutoFile. The trial imports the previous 60 days of linked sales data, and setup depends on the connected channels and data configuration.
How does TaxJar compare with Avalara?
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TaxJar is positioned around straightforward US sales-tax automation for small and mid-sized merchants, with entry pricing of $39 per month at 200 orders. Avalara is listed as an alternative, while the available evidence does not provide a complete feature or pricing comparison.
Which integrations does TaxJar support?
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Supported seller platforms include Amazon, BigCommerce, Etsy, Magento 2, PayPal and eBay, Shopify, Square, Squarespace, WooCommerce and Walmart. Starter allows up to three data-import integrations at the entry tier, while Professional allows up to 10 total integrations.
Who is TaxJar for?
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TaxJar is suited to small and mid-sized businesses selling through multiple US channels. It is especially relevant for merchants needing US calculation, nexus monitoring, reporting and filing rather than international VAT or GST compliance.
Is TaxJar secure and accurate for compliance work?
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TaxJar provides jurisdiction and rate calculations, reporting, nexus monitoring and filing workflows. G2 shows a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 252 reviews, while user feedback includes praise for usability and automation alongside reports that some results or refunds require manual review.
Sources
Facts and pricing verified on October 19, 2026. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm with TaxJar before buying. How we research
