Name: Sales tax compliance 101: A beginner’s guide
Start: 2025-02-04T23:34:00Z
End: 2025-02-04T23:35:01.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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At Avalara, we’re committed to making tax compliance easier. Doing tax manually in a digital world? There’s a better way.

Watch our range of webinars to learn about Avalara's tax compliance solutions, hear from industry experts and keep up to date with all the latest tax and compliance regulations. 

When expanding internationally, specifically when immersing into the U.S. market, many European-based businesses are learning that navigating America’s 13,000+ sales tax jurisdictions is a challenge unlike any other. From economic nexus rules to marketplace obligations and product taxability, getting compliance right is critical to protecting margins and avoiding unexpected penalties.

In this session, we will bring together U.S. tax experts to help European finance leaders decode the complexity of U.S. sales tax - and learn practical steps to manage compliance efficiently and confidently.

You’ll hear how other businesses have successfully scaled into the U.S. with the right tax technology, registration strategies, and compliance processes in place.

Join us to learn:

• The biggest U.S. sales tax pitfalls European businesses face when expanding internationally
• How economic nexus and marketplace laws affect cross-border sales
• Common registration, filing, and reporting challenges growing businesses
• Best practices for leveraging automation to simplify multi-state compliance
• Real-world insights from companies that have successfully scaled into the U.S.

Cracking the code: How to manage U.S. sales tax when expanding internationally

As businesses expand internationally, finance teams are under pressure to manage tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, from VAT in the EU and UK to sales tax in the U.S. These obligations differ by market, product, and transaction type and the financial consequences of getting it wrong are significant. 

This webinar provides a practical guide for finance leaders looking to modernise their tax approach by implementing accurate, automated indirect tax calculation at the point of transaction. 

Join Avalara’s experts as we explore: 
- Why tax compliance should be a proactive part of your finance strategy 
- How finance leaders can automate indirect tax calculation to support scale, reduce risk, and simplify operations 
- What to look for in a tax calculation engine to ensure accuracy across borders 

We'll also share real-world examples of how automation improves control, transparency, and confidence for finance teams leading international growth initiatives.

A Finance Leader’s Guide to International Tax Compliance

Finance and tax leaders are moving from AI curiosity to AI necessity. In this on-demand session, based on findings from the Avalara State of Finance Study with Hanover Research — featuring insights from 345 finance professionals across four countries — our experts unpack how AI, e-invoicing, and compliance transformation are reshaping the finance landscape.

Reinventing tax compliance: The AI boom and how to put it to work

Expanding into the U.S. offers exciting growth potential for businesses headquartered in the UK and Europe—but it also introduces new tax challenges. This webinar provides a high-level discussion on what you need to know about U.S. sales tax compliance, including how to determine where you have nexus, what to do when selling across state lines, and how to handle harmonized system (HS) codes. 

Our tax experts will walk you through the essential concepts and steps, including: 
- Understanding where and when you have U.S. sales tax obligations (nexus) 
- Registering with the appropriate tax authorities 
- Calculating and collecting sales and use tax across multiple jurisdictions 
- Managing exempt sales and tax documentation 
- Navigating cross-border commerce complexities and product classification 

Learn how tax automation and local expertise can simplify compliance and reduce risk, helping your team support a smoother entry into the U.S. market.

Borders crossed, tax counted: Navigating U.S. tax compliance

As the second half of 2025 unfolds, tax and finance leaders are navigating a fast-moving regulatory landscape that’s reshaping compliance expectations across global markets. From sweeping digital tax mandates to newly announced U.S. tariff changes, staying ahead of these developments is critical to protecting margins and avoiding operational disruption. 

In this session, Avalara tax experts will break down the latest policy shifts, digital compliance mandates for 2026, and how businesses are responding through automation, outsourcing, and ERP integration. We’ll also examine how tariff changes are impacting U.S. importers and exporters, and what practical steps you can take now to prepare for what’s ahead. 

To bring it all together, we’ll spotlight a real-world success story from Danish retailer, Mfpen, a global brand that has transformed its compliance strategy to scale with confidence and agility. 

This session is designed to give you a clear, actionable view of where global tax compliance is headed and how to position your team and technology stack to respond with confidence. 

Join us to learn: 
• Global policy updates reshaping tax obligations 
• 2026 digital mandates and compliance team readiness 
• Automation, outsourcing, and ERP integration trends 
• Adapting to recent U.S. tariff rule changes 
• Compliance wins: Mfpen’s global success strategy

Navigating global tax shifts: What’s changing and what comes next

Roberta Zampi (Avalara, Expertin für E-Invoicing und Steuertechnologie) und Dennis Bösch (Senior Sales Executive für E-Invoicing & Live Reporting bei Avalara) führten durch das Webinar. Beide stellten sich zunächst vor und erklärten ihre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Umsatzsteuer, Compliance und elektronische Rechnungsstellung.

ViDA und die Mandsatswelle 2026 meistern

Tax research doesn’t have to be slow, siloed, or manual. In this webinar, we’ll show how leading teams are evolving their approach with Avalara Tax Research (ATR) and its new AI-powered assistant, AVI, to make faster, more confident decisions across sales and use tax. 
 
We’ll explore how ATR streamlines research, strengthens internal tax guidance, and reduces the risk of errors across teams—and how AVI brings speed, context, and intelligence to every query. 
 
You’ll hear how enterprise finance and tax leaders are using ATR + AVI to: 
- Centralize and scale access to up-to-date tax rules 
- Support faster decisions during audits, acquisitions, or expansions 
- Reduce dependency on one-off queries and outdated spreadsheets 
 
We’ll wrap with a fast-paced product demo and give attendees direct access to a free trial. 

Don’t just hear about the benefits—see them in action and get rewarded for showing up. Register for the webinar now!

Tax Research, Transformed: Smarter Decisions with Avalara's Tax Research Tool

Join Avalara and KPMG for an insightful webinar on how to simplify and automate tax compliance within Oracle Cloud ERP. Discover how integrating Avalara’s powerful tax automation solutions with Oracle Cloud ERP can help reduce risk, boost accuracy, and improve efficiency across your finance operations. Whether you're tackling complex sales and use tax challenges or managing compliance across jurisdictions, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to stay ahead.

Avalara and KPMG: Automate and Streamline Tax Compliance within Oracle Cloud ERP

Bridging the Gap: Data-Driven Solutions for a Global Path to Sustainability
Despite advances in analytics and reporting, many organizations still struggle to turn sustainability goals into measurable global progress. In this thought-provoking webinar, leading voices from Oxford University, SAP, and Avalara come together to explore how businesses can make sustainability not just a priority—but an actionable, data-driven strategy. Join us to discover innovative approaches to bridging the gap between aspiration and impact, and learn how data can power meaningful change across global operations.

SAP, Avalara, and Oxford University: Bridging the Gap: Data-Driven Solutions for a Global Path to Sustainability

Ready to take your exempt sales compliance to the next level?

 In this advanced session, Avalara’s tax experts will dive deeper into managing exempt transactions with greater accuracy and confidence. Learn best practices for handling exemption certificates, avoiding audit risks, and streamlining exemption management processes. Perfect for businesses that already handle exempt sales and are looking to strengthen controls and scale with ease.

Managing Exempt Tax Sales: Level 201

Crucial insights into tax updates for Q2 and beyond

Tax legislation is constantly evolving, and staying up to date is necessary for maintaining compliance. Watch this on-demand webinar to explore the latest tax changes and their potential impact on your business operations.
Topics of discussion include:
 
● Updates on the Trump administration’s proposed tax and tariff policies
● States considering retail delivery fees
● The role of AI in state tax enforcement
● Changes to economic nexus thresholds in various states

Avalara Tax Changes 2025: Q2 Updates

Selling in the U.S. is an exciting milestone for your business — but keeping up with varying rates and regulations in over 12,000 sales and use tax jurisdictions can quickly become overwhelming.
Avalara and Landmark Global have helped many companies with their U.S. expansion goals. In this webinar, our experts will share insights from those experiences and discuss the tools and strategies essential to overcoming the challenges of U.S. tax compliance.
We’ll cover:
● Challenges to consider when selling in the U.S.
● Shipping strategies unique to the U.S.
● Key compliance considerations of U.S. customs
● Tools for tracking U.S. sales tax obligations

5 Key Considerations for Expanding into the US

Join Jason Palmer and Tom Lewin, Senior E-Invoicing Executives at Avalara, to learn how to simplify multi-country VAT and e-invoicing compliance in light of the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms. Don’t wait to prepare.

Navigating ViDA and the 2026 E-Invoicing Mandate Wave

Think you’ve accounted for all your tax liabilities? Think again.

Consumer use tax is one of the most misunderstood — and commonly overlooked — areas of indirect tax compliance. When not properly managed, it can lead to unexpected liabilities, audit exposure, and costly penalties.

In this informative session, Avalara’s tax experts will break down what consumer use tax is, why it matters, and how enterprise businesses can get ahead of it.

Key takeaways include:

When and why consumer use tax applies

Common scenarios that trigger use tax obligations

Strategies to improve accuracy and compliance

How automation can help manage and report use tax across entities

If you purchase goods or services without paying sales tax upfront, this session is for you.

Consumer use tax explained what is it and how to manage it

Selling tax-exempt doesn’t mean you're exempt from risk.

Join Avalara’s tax compliance experts for a practical session designed to help enterprise sellers navigate the complexities of exemption certificate management. Whether you're selling to resellers, nonprofits, or government entities, understanding how to properly collect, validate, and store exemption certificates is critical to avoiding audits and penalties.

In this 101-level webinar, we’ll cover:

Common exemption certificate pitfalls and how to avoid them

Best practices for staying audit-ready

Tips for managing certificates at scale across systems and entities

How automation can simplify compliance and reduce risk

If tax-exempt transactions are part of your business, this is a must-attend session.

Exemption certificate Management 101 Compliance tips for tax-free sales

Explore the challenges of return filing and the growing complexity of U.S. tax compliance. See Avalara Managed Returns in action with a live demo using practical examples. Get key takeaways on how to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and scale your business with greater ease.

Sales tax returns 101

In this talk with our partner NoBluie2, we’ll reveal five key considerations every business needs to address before expanding into new markets.

What You’ll Learn:

- How to prepare your business for international growth
- Common pitfalls to avoid when scaling across borders
- The role of technology in simplifying tax and compliance

Plus, get expert advice on navigating the complexities of global tax, customs, and regulations.

5 Things You Need to Know to Expand Your Business Internationally

Expanding into international markets can be an exciting growth opportunity, but it comes with complex challenges—especially when it comes to tax compliance. In this insightful webinar, itas will be joined by Avalara, to discuss how businesses can successfully navigate the evolving landscape of tax regulations.
In this talk, we will explore:
An in-depth discussion on the intricacies of U.S. tax compliance and how businesses can overcome common hurdles when expanding into the U.S.
The key compliance challenges faced by companies operating in multiple countries and what businesses should be prepared for as they grow internationally.
A forward-looking perspective on the future of global tax compliance, and the strategies you can adopt today to stay ahead of regulatory changes.

Resolving the Challenges of International Expansion: Navigating Tax Compliance with itas and Avalara

Establish a solid foundation to manage sales tax for your business. 

Economic nexus. Exemption certificates. Sourcing rules. If those words leave you feeling confused, you’re not alone. Even though most U.S. businesses are required to collect and remit sales tax, few understand all the rules or how to comply.

Don’t miss our on-demand webinar, Sales tax 101: A beginner’s guide, to gain a better understanding of what you must know about sales tax and compliance.

In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn:

- Tips to determine where and when you have sales tax obligations
- Steps to accurately calculate sales tax rates
- Resources to keep up with legislative updates and rate or rule changes
- Recommendations for scaling the tax returns process
- Rules about exemption certificates

Sales tax compliance 101: A beginner’s guide

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