How to Connect Avalara to Your Wix Studio Website
- Webx Marketing
- Aug 22
- 3 min read
If you run an online business, one of the most critical (and often confusing) aspects of operations is sales tax compliance. Tax rules vary not just by country, but also by state, county, and even city. This is where Avalara, a leading automated tax compliance software, becomes a lifesaver. Avalara ensures that you calculate, collect, and remit the correct taxes on every transaction, saving you hours of manual work and reducing compliance risks.
If you’re building your website with Wix Studio, you’ll be happy to know that Avalara can be integrated with your online store. In this blog, we’ll walk you step by step on how to connect Avalara to your Wix Studio website, so you can streamline your tax management.
Why Connect Avalara to Wix Studio?
Before we dive into the setup, here’s why it’s worth the effort:
Accurate Sales Tax Calculations – Avalara automatically calculates sales tax based on real-time rules and geolocation.
Compliance Confidence – Avoid penalties with accurate filing and remittance.
Time-Saving Automation – No more manually checking tax rates or filing endless forms.
Scalability – As your business grows across states or countries, Avalara adapts without you needing to manually configure new rules.
Prerequisites
Before connecting Avalara to Wix Studio, make sure you have the following:
A Wix Studio Website with the Ecommerce plan enabled.
An Avalara Account (you can sign up on the Avalara website).
Admin Access to your Wix dashboard.
Business Tax Information (like business address, tax registration IDs, and Nexus states).
Step-by-Step Guide to Connect Avalara with Wix Studio
Step 1: Enable Wix Stores and Set Up Ecommerce
If you haven’t already, go to your Wix Studio dashboard and install the Wix Stores app. Avalara integration works only when you are running an online store.
From your Wix Studio dashboard, click Apps → App Market.
Search for Wix Stores and install it.
Configure your products, pricing, and store policies.
Step 2: Access Your Tax Settings in Wix Studio
Once your store is set up:
Go to your Wix Studio Dashboard.
Click on Settings → Store Settings → Tax.
You’ll see the option to manage how taxes are applied.
Step 3: Connect Avalara
Wix has a direct integration with Avalara for automated tax calculations.
Under Tax Settings, you’ll see the option Automate Tax with Avalara.
Click Connect Avalara.
Log in with your Avalara account credentials (or create a new one if you don’t have an account).
Step 4: Configure Avalara Settings
Once connected, you’ll need to configure a few things:
Business Address & Nexus – Enter the states/countries where your business has a tax obligation.
Product Tax Categories – Assign categories to your products (Avalara uses this to determine tax rules).
Customer Exemptions – If you have tax-exempt customers (e.g., nonprofits), set this up in Avalara.
Step 5: Test Your Setup
Before going live, test your store by adding a product to the cart and proceeding to checkout.
Enter different shipping addresses (across states/countries) to see if Avalara is calculating the correct tax automatically.
Ensure that the right tax rates appear on invoices.
Step 6: Automate Filing (Optional)
Avalara not only calculates tax but can also file your returns automatically. From your Avalara dashboard, enable AutoFile for the states/countries where you are registered. This ensures that collected taxes are remitted correctly without manual work.
Common Issues and Fixes
Avalara not showing tax rates → Double-check that your Wix plan supports Avalara (requires Ecommerce).
Wrong tax amounts → Make sure your products are assigned to the correct tax categories in Avalara.
Integration errors → Log out and re-connect Avalara in Wix tax settings, and verify your Avalara account credentials.
Final Thoughts
Integrating Avalara with Wix Studio is one of the smartest moves for ecommerce businesses. Instead of manually tracking tax laws and rates, you get seamless, automated compliance that grows with your business. With just a few steps, you can connect Avalara to Wix Studio and focus more on running your store rather than worrying about tax headaches.
👉 If you’re scaling your online store and selling across multiple regions, connecting Avalara is not just an option—it’s a necessity for peace of mind.
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