TaxJar vs Zamp vs TaxValet: Detailed Comparison

Zamp and TaxJar provide tools that can help you automate some sales tax activities, including filings and payments through integrations and software solutions. However, when it comes to achieving true peace of mind and fully protecting your business from all compliance risks, you need a partner who covers every aspect of sales tax management—not just the basics.

That's where TaxValet comes in. We're not another DIY software solution. We're your very own Fractional Sales Tax Department, ready to tackle everything from confusing nexus to terrifying audits.

Let’s break down the differences and show you how TaxValet stacks up against the competition.

EXPERTISE & SUPPORT

Endless back-and-forth with support reps or dedicated sales tax experts in your corner?

Zamp and TaxJar:

Both Zamp and TaxJar offer support primarily through account managers or support teams, but you may not work with the same person consistently. Their support tends to focus on technical assistance with their software platforms rather than providing in-depth, personalized sales tax expertise. This can leave you navigating complex sales tax issues on your own, increasing the risk of errors.

TaxValet:

With TaxValet, you gain your own Fractional Sales Tax Department acting as an extension of your business. You'll work with a dedicated team of seasoned sales tax experts who provide personalized guidance, proactive compliance monitoring, and are always available for meetings to discuss your strategy and address any concerns.

Expertise & Support

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ZampSoftware

TaxJarSoftware

Dedicated Team of Experts Will you have a dedicated team of experts who are handling each aspect of your sales tax compliance?

Personalized Sales Tax Strategy Will you work with consultants who create personalized recommendations for your unique situation? This includes providing recommendations for how to clean-up historical issues.

Limited

Proactive Compliance Monitoring Do they monitor state changes and proactively inform you if adjustments need to be made?

Limited

Call/Text/Meeting Support Do they provide free unlimited live support?

Call/Email

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COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Turnkey, tailored coverage or patchwork of limited solutions?

Zamp:

Zamp focuses on sales tax filings and provides support through their API integrations. They help identify discrepancies in tax collection but may not directly manage your sales tax settings in platforms like Shopify. Their support for resale certificate preparation is limited to providing documentation, and they do not offer assistance with voluntary disclosure agreements.

TaxJar:

Taxjar offers automation for filings and payments but operates primarily as a self-service software. They do not provide personalized assistance with sales tax settings, resale certificate management, or support for voluntary disclosure agreements. Managing these aspects is left up to you, which can be time-consuming and complex.

TaxValet:

We take a proactive and comprehensive approach to compliance management. We start with a thorough nexus analysis to determine your exact obligations in every state. Then, we handle everything from permit registrations and filings, to payments and ongoing monitoring of changing regulations. Your dedicated team ensures your business remains compliant, leaving no stone unturned.

Compliance Management

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ZampSoftware

TaxJarSoftware

Automated Filing & Payments

Misc. Returns Handled If you need misc. returns submitted (like CA's e-waste return) will that be handled for you, or will you need to DIY it?

Sales Tax Setting Management Do they set up, test, and continually monitor your sales tax settings to ensure you are not over or under charging sales tax AND make changes if needed so you don't over/under collect tax?

Notification Only

Comprehensive Nexus Analysis Do they perform a comprehensive nexus analysis to examine both economic nexus AND physical presence? Software frequently both misses states AND will report you having nexus (even though you don't) because details are missed.

Partial

Resale Certificate Preparation Will they prepare resale certificates for you so you can purchase products for resale tax-free?

DIY Resources

Use Tax Remittance Do they support paying use tax on purchases you made that you didn't pay sales tax on? This is important under audit!

Some States

Voluntary Disclosure Agreements Can they engage in Voluntary Disclosure with the state if you're substantially behind on sales tax? This can save you a lot of cash! (Note: Most clients don't use this)

$3,500/ea

Permit Registrations Do they register for sales tax permits and set-up the accounts for you so you're ready for filing? This is a huge burden for businesses.

$250/ea

AUDIT PROTECTION

Ironclad audit protection or coverage gaps that could cost you?

Zamp and TaxJar:

They offer limited guarantees and no audit support which can leave you exposed to significant financial risks. Their guarantees typically only cover errors in tax calculations, leaving you vulnerable to penalties for issues like missing permits, incorrect system configurations, or failure to file specialty returns. This patchwork approach can leave you scrambling for help and facing hefty fines during a stressful audit.

TaxValet:

With TaxValet, you get industry-leading audit protection that goes beyond basic guarantees. Our expert team handles the entire audit process on your behalf, from responding to inquiries to representing you before tax authorities. We also cover any penalties or interest incurred if we make any errors. So you can get back to sleeping peacefully at night, knowing everything is taken care of.

Audit Protection

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TaxJarSoftware

Full Audit Representation Do they manage sales tax audits for you entirely (and not just provide you with records to manage it yourself)?

Penalty and Interest Coverage Do they guarantee that you won't owe anything under audit for anything they're responsible for covering? See service agreement for additional details.

36 Months

12 Months

Limited

PRICING & TRANSPARENCY

Predictable costs you can budget for or hidden fees that could sting?

Zamp:

Zamp's pricing is based on the number of transactions and the number of states where filings are required. As your transaction volume grows or you expand into new states, your costs with Zamp can increase, making budgeting a challenge. Pricing tiers are not visible publicly, so it's difficult to know how much you'd pay if you went beyond your tier.

TaxJar:

TaxJar's pricing is tiered based on transaction volume and the number of filings. While they may offer lower upfront costs, additional features like phone support or advanced reporting often come at extra charges. This can lead to unexpected expenses as your business scales.

TaxValet:

With TaxValet, you know exactly how much you pay each month. You get your sales tax department at a simple, flat-rate monthly rate based on your business size and the number of states you operate in. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, just clear and upfront costs that allow you to budget with confidence and avoid unexpected financial burdens.

Pricing & Transparency

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ZampSoftware

TaxJarSoftware

Overall Price

Transparent, Flat-Rate Pricing Will you pay the same amount each month if you're filing in the same amount of states, or can pricing fluctuate?

Not Transparent

Money-Back Guarantee Do they guarantee you'll love the service, and if you don't, provide a refund?

Trial Period

Unlimited Free Transactions Are transactions free, or will you pay as your volume grows?

TECHNOLOGY

Effortless integration and real automation or headaches and manual work?

Zamp:

Zamp offers managed integrations through APIs, but if you have transactions from platforms that don't integrate, you'll need to manually send data, adding to your workload. While they provide technical support during setup, ongoing management may still require your involvement.

TaxJar:

TaxJar is a self-service platform requiring you to handle integrations, manage tax settings, and ensure data flows correctly. This can require technical expertise and time, potentially causing headaches if you're not familiar with tax software.

TaxValet:

We prioritize simplicity and peace of mind. Our team handles the complex backend technology and integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity with your sales channels and a smooth flow of data. You won't need to navigate multiple platforms or struggle with complicated configurations. We take care of the technical heavy lifting, so you can focus on running your business.

Technology

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ZampSoftware

TaxJarSoftware

Done-for-You Data Integrations Can the solution pull data from all of your sales channels without you needing to download, prepare, upload, or send data?

Partial

No Technical Expertise Required

Customer Portal Can you sign-in to a web portal to manage your sales tax? Since everything is done-for-you at TaxValet, our clients don't need a portal to manage things themselves.

Not Req'd

Live Tax Rate Calculation (API) Do they offer tax calculation services for your sales channels via API? Note: TaxValet uses existing free tax settings already available. If they aren't available, we can provide recommendations for a third-party tool and help set it up.

“I had tried companies like Avalara and they were enterprise solutions where I was stuck in another burdensome process. It seriously brought me to tears sometimes… How rare is it to align with someone who loves doing what you absolutely loathe.”

— Dafina Smith

“TaxValet has been THE miracle cure-all. They are super prompt, proactive, detail oriented and LOVELY people who WANT to help you. Unlike Avalara who are basically the opposite, to them you are like cattle on a conveyor belt”

— Charles B.

“With new economic nexus laws coming into effect this year, the prospect of filing monthly sales tax returns in 18 (!) states was overwhelming. I had tried to build a system using TaxJar, but they were unable to support our store due to limitations with their product. TaxValet has been a godsend.”

— Danny Fein

300+ fast-growing ecommerce brands trust TaxValet to save an average of $301K in audit costs

Get your own Fractional Sales Tax Department and none of the compliance hassle or risk

Dedicated sales tax expert: Personalized guidance and support, not just generic FAQs and automated responses.
Proactive compliance management: We handle everything from nexus analysis to filings and audits, so you don't have to.
Ironclad audit protection: Our guarantee covers penalties and interest, giving you complete peace of mind.
Transparent, flat-rate pricing: No hidden fees or surprise costs, just predictable monthly payments.
Done-for-you integrations: We handle the complexity, so you can focus on your business.

Why TaxValet is the right Zamp or TaxJar alternative

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