TaxJar
Corporate tax software
Sales tax and VAT compliance software
Accounting & finance software
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$19 per month
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What is TaxJar
TaxJar is a cloud-based sales tax compliance platform that helps businesses calculate, collect, file, and remit sales tax across U.S. jurisdictions. It is commonly used by ecommerce merchants and marketplaces that need automated rate calculation, nexus tracking support, and return preparation/filing workflows. The product is delivered via a web application and APIs, with integrations for popular ecommerce and accounting systems. TaxJar is owned and operated by Stripe as part of its tax/compliance tooling.
Strong ecommerce and platform integrations
TaxJar provides prebuilt integrations for common ecommerce carts, marketplaces, and accounting workflows, reducing manual data preparation. Its API-first approach supports embedding sales tax calculation into checkout and order flows. This makes it practical for online sellers that need to connect multiple sales channels. Compared with broader tax suites, it is typically oriented around ecommerce transaction data and automation.
Automated rate calculation and reporting
TaxJar supports automated sales tax rate calculation based on transaction location data and product taxability rules. It provides dashboards and reports that help reconcile collected tax and identify filing obligations. These features reduce spreadsheet-based processes for multi-state sellers. The focus is on operational sales tax workflows rather than end-to-end corporate income tax management.
Return preparation and filing workflows
TaxJar includes tools to prepare sales tax returns and, in supported scenarios, submit filings on behalf of the business. It centralizes jurisdictional due dates and helps standardize filing processes across states. This can reduce reliance on manual form preparation and ad hoc reminders. The filing feature set is designed for recurring sales tax compliance rather than complex enterprise tax provisioning.
Limited corporate income tax coverage
Despite sometimes being grouped under broader tax software, TaxJar primarily addresses indirect tax (sales tax) rather than corporate income tax compliance. Organizations needing multi-entity income tax provision, consolidation, or statutory reporting typically require additional systems. It is not positioned as a full corporate tax suite. Buyers should validate fit if their primary need is corporate tax rather than sales tax.
Geographic scope mainly U.S.
TaxJar’s core functionality is centered on U.S. sales tax jurisdictions and rules. Businesses with significant VAT/GST obligations outside the U.S. may find coverage and localization insufficient for their needs. Global tax determination and filings often require region-specific capabilities. Companies operating internationally should confirm country coverage and filing support.
Complexity for high-volume enterprises
Large enterprises with highly customized product taxability, complex exemption handling, or specialized compliance requirements may outgrow standard workflows. Advanced governance, audit controls, and deep configurability can be more limited than in larger enterprise compliance platforms. Implementation may still require careful data mapping across channels and ERPs. Buyers should assess scalability, controls, and support models for enterprise rollouts.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan (orders/month) | Price (Monthly / Annual) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter — 200 Orders | $19 / $205 per year | Up to 3 data-import integrations; no API access; includes 4 AutoFile credits/year; reporting and basic filing support. |
| Starter — 500 Orders | $29 / $313 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 1,000 Orders | $49 / $529 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 2,500 Orders | $99 / $1,069 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 5,000 Orders | $149 / $1,609 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 10,000 Orders | $199 / $2,149 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 25,000 Orders | $399 / $4,309 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 50,000 Orders | $699 / $7,549 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 75,000 Orders | $999 / $10,789 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 100,000 Orders | $1,299 / $14,029 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 250,000 Orders | $1,599 / $17,269 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 500,000 Orders | $1,999 / $21,859 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 1,000,000 Orders | $3,499 / $37,789 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 2,500,000 Orders | $4,999 / $53,989 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 5,000,000 Orders | $6,999 / $75,589 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 7,500,000 Orders | $8,499 / $91,789 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Starter — 10,000,000 Orders | $9,999 / $107,989 per year | Same Starter feature set. |
| Professional — 200 Orders | $99 / $1,069 per year | Up to 10 integrations; API access (real-time calculations); phone & email support; dedicated onboarding & Customer Success Manager; includes 12 AutoFile credits/year. |
| Professional — 500 Orders | $199 / $2,149 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 1,000 Orders | $349 / $3,769 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 2,500 Orders | $499 / $5,389 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 5,000 Orders | $649 / $7,009 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 10,000 Orders | $849 / $9,169 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 25,000 Orders | $1,099 / $11,869 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 50,000 Orders | $1,449 / $15,649 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 75,000 Orders | $1,799 / $19,429.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 100,000 Orders | $2,199 / $23,749.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 250,000 Orders | $3,999 / $43,189.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 500,000 Orders | $5,999 / $64,789.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 1,000,000 Orders | $8,999 / $97,189.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 2,500,000 Orders | $11,999 / $129,589.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 5,000,000 Orders | $14,999 / $161,989.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 7,500,000 Orders | $16,999 / $183,589.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
| Professional — 10,000,000 Orders | $19,999 / $215,989.20 per year | Same Professional feature set. |
Additional (usage-based) — AutoFile (separate charge from subscription):
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (per return) + prepaid bundles for annual subscribers Free credits included: Starter accounts receive 4 AutoFile credits/year; Professional accounts receive 12 credits/year. Pay-as-you-go: Starter — $30 per filing; Professional — $35 per filing. Prepaid bundles (annual subscribers only): Starter — 25 credits $625; 50 credits $1,250; 100 credits $2,500; Unlimited (540 credits) $6,000. Professional — 25 credits $750; 50 credits $1,500; 100 credits $3,000; Unlimited (540 credits) $7,500.
Notes:
- Order volume included in each plan is the combined total of imported transactions (1 order each) and API calls (API calls count as 1/10th of an order). API access requires a Professional plan. (See official TaxJar pricing/support pages for details.)
- Monthly and annual billing options available; annual plans are discounted (annual prices shown above). Overages are billed via a "flex fee" to match plan usage in months you exceed your tier.
Seller details
Stripe, Inc.
South San Francisco, California, USA
2010
Private
https://stripe.com
https://x.com/stripe
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stripe/
