Streamline Tax Compliance with Automatic Order Imports

Executive summary:

• Automated order imports to Avalara Tax Compliance.
• Reduces manual entry and errors for better accuracy.
• Affects merchants using third-party apps like Loop, Recharge.

What changed

Starting October 1, 2025, all orders placed or modified through third-party apps, such as Loop and Recharge, are automatically imported into Avalara Tax Compliance when using Shopify. Orders imported by apps like Matrixify will also be included.

Why it matters

This change eliminates the need for manual order data entry into Avalara, significantly reducing the chances of errors and ensuring tax compliance is maintained effortlessly.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Can assure customers of accurate sales tax calculations.
• Developers: Need to ensure any custom integrations with Avalara are updated.
• Store admins: Must disable alternate import methods to avoid duplicate orders in Avalara.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A merchant using Recharge for subscription orders sees a 15% increase in accuracy of tax reporting due to automated imports, reducing financial discrepancies.

Implementation checklist

1. Review all third-party apps affecting order flow.
2. Contact Avalara support if the default flow is unwanted.
3. Disable alternative import methods to prevent duplicate records.

FAQ

Q: Will this affect my existing Avalara setup?
A: Only if orders are already integrated via another method.

Q: What if I experience duplicate entries?
A: Ensure alternate methods are disabled and consult support if issues persist.

Resources

Refer to the Shopify Avalara Integration Guide for more.

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