Description
Sales Tax API
Start building with accurate realtime sales tax rates
Get accurate sales tax rates by ZIP code in a simple to use API.
Realtime rates for all US juristictions.
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What is it
- Sales Tax Rates by ZIP code API
- Available on RapidAPI marketplace
Features
- RESTful API
- JSON / XML
Output
- State Tax Rate
- County Tax Rate
- City Tax Rate
- Special Tax Rate
- Combined Tax Rate
- ZIP + Region
Input just a ZIP code and receive accurate real-time sales tax rates for your customer’s area.
We’ve built a powerful, simple-to-use ZIP code powered sales tax API. Connect your app or website to our API for accurate on-demand sales tax rates.
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Sales Tax API FAQ
Everything you wanted to know about our sales tax API.
What is an api?
A means of communication between two or more computer applications is an application programming interface (API). You utilize an API every time you use a mobile app like Facebook, send an instant message, or check the weather. It is a kind of software interface that provides a service to other software programs. An API specification is a document or industry standard that outlines how to create or utilize a connection or interface of this kind. A computer system is considered to implement or expose an API if it complies with this standard. API may be used to refer to both the specification and the implementation.
An application programming interface (API) links computers or pieces of software to one another as opposed to a user interface, which connects a computer to a human. The only person (the end user) who is supposed to utilize it is a computer programmer who is integrating it into the software. A programming language interface (API) often consists of many components that serve as tools or services for programmers. A program or programmer is said to invoke a particular section of the API when they utilize it. The calls that make up the API are sometimes referred to as endpoints, subroutines, methods, or requests. These calls are defined by an API specification, which means that it describes how to use or implement them.
APIs enable communication between your product or service and other goods and services without requiring you to understand how they are built. By making app development simpler, time and money may be saved. APIs provide you freedom, make design, administration, and usage simpler, and open up options for creativity whether you’re creating new tools and products—or managing ones that already exist.
With documentation that serves as a representation of a contract between parties, APIs are frequently compared to contracts: This is how party 2’s program will react if party 1 submits a structured remote request.
APIs facilitate communication between business and IT teams by making it easier for developers to incorporate new application components into an existing architecture. In reaction to constantly evolving digital marketplaces where new rivals might completely transform an industry with a new app, business demands often change swiftly. Supporting the quick development and deployment of new services is crucial for remaining competitive. A recognizable method of accelerating development speed is cloud-native application development, which depends on linking a microservices application architecture via APIs.
What is sales tax?
The tax that applies on the final sale of a product or service in the US is called sales tax. Unlike VAT or GST, sales tax is not a flat rate that applies to your invoices worldwide; it varies by state and product, not to mention the ten thousand plus tax jurisdictions in the US to which you may be required to remit the tax.
Sales tax rules
Sales tax depends on three main factors: your nexus (or the state with which you have a nexus – you only have to pay tax in states with which you have a nexus), the products or services in your product catalog (different tax rates apply to different products), and when you are exempt from tax (this can also vary from state to state).
What is RapidAPI?
The largest API Marketplace worldwide is RapidAPI. Rapid API allows developers to find and connect to thousands of APIs. Developers may find and test APIs, subscribe to them, and connect to them using RapidAPI.
Software as a service is created by the San Francisco-based startup RapidAPI. A marketplace for application programming interfaces is provided by its platform (APIs). Over three million developers use RapidAPI, the biggest API hub in the world, to discover, test, and connect to hundreds of APIs using a single API key and dashboard.
RapidAPI makes it simple for your application to leverage APIs. You can use RapidAPI to consume any API using a uniform format that is simple to comprehend and incorporate into your application. Additionally, you can access a dashboard that tracks metrics such as the volume of API calls, latency, and error rates to observe all of the APIs you are connected to. Visit our RapidAPI Consumer Quick Start Guide or our RapidAPI for Developers page to learn more about using APIs.
What is the RapidAPI Hub?
Users get access to the Rapid API Hub, which provides a central location for finding and connecting APIs. Users will be able to find all APIs in one place, browse APIs by category, collection, or type using dropdown menus and search bars, and select APIs based on popularity rankings, average latency, and average success rate. Users can connect APIs to the Hub and gather performance statistics like average latency, uptime, and popularity.
Does it accept Zip+4 codes?
Yes, our sales tax API offers rates starting at the 5-digit ZIP code level, which will return all jurisdictions connected to a single ZIP, moving up to the more precise ZIP+4 level.
What are the benefits of using a sales tax api?
With the rapid growth of technology and digital services, businesses are increasingly turning to sales tax APIs for assistance. In fact, according to a recent survey by accounting firm PwC, nearly 90% of companies now use some form of automation in their sales tax processes. This shows just how effective these tools can be – but what exactly are the benefits of using an API specifically?
Utilizing our dedicated sales tax API within your business can simplify compliance with ever-evolving regulations, reduce errors associated with manual entry, and even help you save time and money on filing taxes each year. By leveraging the power of our automated software solutions, modern businesses, creators and developers can stay ahead of the competition while keeping their bottom line healthy.
So if you’re wondering why it may be beneficial to incorporate a sales tax API into your operations – read on! We’ll cover all the details here so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not this type of tool is right for you and your organization.
Streamlining Tax Calculations
Calculating sales tax is like untangling a knotted ball of yarn—it’s time-consuming and complicated. Our Sales Tax API simplifies this process by providing businesses with an automated solution for determining the amounts owed in different jurisdictions. By using a Sales Tax Software API, companies can rest assured that calculations are accurate and consistent across multiple locations. Additionally, our Sales Tax REST API streamlines data entry processes to increase efficiency while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
Automating Returns and Remittances
Tick-tock, the clock is ticking and time is of the essence when it comes to automating returns and remittances. With our sales tax API, businesses can streamline their tax compliance process with ease, giving them more time to focus on developing their products or services.
Improved Accuracy and Compliance
Managing sales tax compliance is often compared to navigating a labyrinth. With ever-changing rules and regulations, it can be difficult for businesses large and small to keep up with their obligations in every jurisdiction they serve. That’s where the benefits of using our Sales Tax API comes into play. Businesses no longer have to worry about lengthy manual data entry and tedious research operations. Instead, they can trust that accurate information is being gathered automatically when you are sending it (with the help of your accountant) directly to each relevant taxing authority – reducing human error while also freeing up valuable time which can then be used more effectively elsewhere within your organization.
Cost Savings
The cost savings associated with using our sales tax API are immense. Especially when compared to the big players like TaxJar; we are almost 80% cheaper! By utilizing our automated system, businesses can save time and resources that would otherwise be spent on manual calculations of taxes due for multiple jurisdictions. This saves your company money as they don’t need to hire or outsource staff to handle this task.
Our sales tax API allows you to quickly access accurate rates and rules from trusted sources in real-time. No longer do you have to worry about manually tracking changes in taxation laws across different locales – it’s all done automatically via the API. As such, you can spend their time focusing on other aspects of their business rather than worrying about constantly updating information related to their taxes.