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Avatax

Avalara Avatax is a cloud-based Saas system that automates sales and use tax processes. The platform automates the major steps of sales tax compliance and helps companies to easily manage their sales tax.

The Avatax connector by IConduct is intended for integration with Avatax API for sales delivery and tax calculation data transfer.

 

To configure the Avatax connector, follow the instructions below:

  1. In the Admin Navigation tree, select Connections and click New.

Connections Section in the Admin Navigation Tree

  1. On the Connector Selection Page select the Avatax item from the Billing section.

Connector Selection Page

  1. In the Avatax Provider work area, fill in the following fields and click Save.

Connection Work Area

Field Description
Connection*

The new connection name. Enter a connection alias here.
Is Active

Toggles connector’s activity at interface execution. Enable the checkbox to activate the connection for execution.
Cloud Agent*

The LAN you are working with. Select "IConduct" for cloud systems and your corporate agent for internal systems.
Implementation Type*

Defines the implementation type. Select from the drop-down list:

  • Default. IConduct scheduler works on the cloud agent set in the Cloud Agent field.
  • Java. IConduct scheduler works by sending requests to a Java agent.
Is Source

This connection entity is available as a data source for Import (writing to Schema). Enable the checkbox to ensure data import.
Is Target

This connection entity is available as a data target that receives data from schema to current data container. Enable the check box to ensure data export.
Timeout

The length of time (in milliseconds) the IConduct platform waits for a response from the connection provider before returning a timeout error. Set the time value to stop the system from connection attempts.

Query
The box is intended for entering a query. You can test the defined query by clicking Test Query once the connection is saved. It’s recommended to test the query after the connection testing.
DateTime Format

Not used in this connector.
Server URL*

The URL to the Avatax system:

Development: https://development.avalara.net

Production: https://avatax.avalara.net
Account Number* A unique ID number assigned for authorization. Enter the account number that was provided to you via the AvaTax Admin Console.
License Key* A unique key assigned to your Avatax account used for authorization. You obtain your license key through the AvaTax Website.

 

* -mandatory fields.

 

Once the connection is saved, you can test if it is successful. Click Test Connection in the toolbar. If the created connection works, you will receive a success message. 

Testing the Connection