Avalara
Medusa plugin for integrating Avalara AvaTax as a tax provider, enabling automated tax calculations and compliance
Features
Tax Calculation
- Real-time Tax Rates: Calculate accurate tax rates during checkout
- Order Transaction Management: Complete transaction lifecycle management
- Transaction Tracking: Commit transactions on order completion, void on cancellation
Configuration
- Custom Shipping Addresses: Support for flexible shipping configurations
- Product Tax Codes: Assign specific tax codes to products
- Address Validation: Validate addresses before checkout
Modular Architecture
- Product tax code management component
- AvaTax client configuration
- Tax provider implementation
Installation
npm install @u11d/medusa-avalara
Setup
- Install the package
- Configure credentials in your Medusa config file
- Run database migrations
- Select Avalara as your tax provider in the admin panel
Configuration
Add the plugin to your Medusa configuration with:
- Avalara account credentials
- API endpoint (sandbox or production)
- Company code
- Optional: default tax codes
Product-Specific Tax Codes
Assign specific Avalara tax codes to products for accurate tax calculation:
- Custom tax codes per product
- Override default tax behavior
- Support for complex tax scenarios
Address Validation
Validate customer addresses before checkout to ensure:
- Correct address format
- Valid tax jurisdiction
- Accurate tax calculation
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions:
- Missing Migrations: Run database migrations after installation
- Zero Tax Calculations: Verify tax codes and address validation
- API Connection Issues: Check credentials and API endpoint configuration
Use Cases
- Multi-state tax compliance
- International tax calculations
- Complex tax scenarios
- Address validation requirements
- Automated tax filing preparation