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Hopscotch Inc. operates a mobile experiences platform designed for sports teams, venues, and event organizers, aiming to enhance customer loyalty and create new revenue opportunities. The company offers a suite of plug-and-play mobile services, backed by a content management system that provides valuable insights and scalability for its clients. Additionally, Hopscotch functions as a business payments network, allowing small businesses to manage invoicing and bill payments without incurring fees. It leverages transaction data to fuel Hopscotch Flow, an innovative approach to invoice factoring that serves as a primary revenue source. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Hopscotch was acquired by Avalara in August 2024.

Paper Crane is a startup focused on developing foundational artificial intelligence technologies that enhance access to advanced geospatial data insights. The company offers a technology platform that simplifies the utilization of location intelligence for a wide range of users. This platform includes licensed location data and a variety of analytical tools, allowing organizations and individuals to access geo and weather data with flexible usage rights. By making these insights more accessible, Paper Crane aims to democratize location intelligence, benefiting various sectors and users in their decision-making processes.

CrowdReason is a developer of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications focused on property tax compliance. The company offers solutions designed to address the complexities associated with manual tax reporting and the management of unstructured tax data. By simplifying the extraction and organization of property tax return requirements, CrowdReason's software aids clients in effectively managing and paying their property taxes. In addition to its compliance applications, the company provides property valuation and advisory services to further assist clients in navigating property tax challenges.

3CE Technologies specializes in providing software solutions and IT services tailored for the international trade sector. The company focuses on commodity classification support, ERP integration, and compliance assistance for importers, exporters, and government agencies. Its software systems are designed to streamline regulatory processes, automate labor-intensive tasks, and enhance accuracy in customs filings. By offering full visibility into landed costs and facilitating the submission of detailed product descriptions, 3CE Technologies aids organizations in navigating the complexities of global trade, ultimately helping them reduce costs and mitigate associated risks.

Track1099 provides a solution for online, paper-free and IRS e-file.

DAVO Technologies, LLC specializes in developing automated sales tax payment solutions for small to mid-sized merchants and state governments. Founded in 2001 and based in Montclair, New Jersey, the company offers DAVO Sales Tax Merchants, which helps businesses seamlessly collect and manage sales tax directly from their POS systems, while also ensuring timely filing and payment to state authorities. Additionally, DAVO Sales Tax Government aids state governments in collecting current and outstanding sales taxes owed due to non-compliance. The company also provides DAVO FranchisePay, which automates the collection and remittance of franchise royalty and advertising fees from franchisees to franchisers. DAVO's solutions streamline the payment process, significantly reducing the time required for transactions, and are integrated with various cloud-based POS platforms, thereby enhancing compliance and allowing merchants to concentrate on their core business activities.

Inposia is a digitization and business integration company specializing in e-invoicing, digital tax reporting, and business process integration. The firm provides a range of solutions, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), e-invoicing, and ERP add-ons, which can be delivered through various models such as on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), and cloud systems. By facilitating seamless integration of business processes and data among B2B partners and government entities, Inposia aids organizations in navigating their digital transformation strategies. Its innovative technology supports operations and finance teams in streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency across multiple digital platforms.

Business Licenses offers software, services, and outsourcing for the procurement and management of governmental business licenses and permits on the federal, state, county, and municipal governmental levels. Business Licenses cover every location, industry, and business license type.

Transaction Tax Resources, Inc. is a company that specializes in sales tax research services, consulting, and tax automation tools. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon, the company operates a subscription-based website that serves thousands of businesses seeking to ensure accurate tax compliance. Tax professionals utilize this platform to efficiently find tax answers and determine the appropriate sales and use tax applicable to their transactions. By providing access to comprehensive tax information, Transaction Tax Resources enables its clients to correctly invoice customers and pay the right amount of tax on purchases, thereby addressing their tax-related inquiries effectively. As of October 2020, the company functions as a subsidiary of Avalara, Inc.

Portway International is a provider of outsourcing services based in Ontario, Canada, specializing in data entry and business process outsourcing (BPO) for the customs brokerage and logistics sectors. The company focuses on delivering a range of services, including customs brokerage, freight services, customs compliance, and e-commerce solutions. By leveraging a team of skilled professionals with extensive industry knowledge, Portway International enables businesses to outsource their internal functions, allowing for cost savings and increased efficiency.

Indix offers a comprehensive Products Platform that provides businesses with essential product information and commerce-ready services at a competitive cost. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a vast collection of product data—including pricing, availability, and seller information—Indix enables organizations to enhance their digital product catalogs. The platform also supports businesses in making informed decisions, improving their product portfolio management, and increasing sales efficiency. Through its focus on big data, analytics, and visualization, Indix empowers clients to develop innovative strategies for buying and selling products effectively.

Compli Beverage is a beverage compliance company serving the wine, beer and spirits industries. We provide a full spectrum of compliance services, from consulting to full-service management, to aid in the execution of ensuring full compliance at the federal and state level.

VAT Applications NV, also known as VAT@ NV, specializes in developing automated software solutions for VAT compliance. The company focuses on addressing complex compliance challenges related to Value Added Tax (VAT) through innovative technology. By streamlining the compliance process, VAT Applications aims to simplify the often intricate requirements businesses face in managing their VAT obligations. The company's mission centers on enhancing efficiency and accuracy in VAT reporting and management, thereby enabling businesses to navigate the regulatory landscape more effectively.

EZtax, Inc. offers comprehensive indirect taxation software solutions designed for businesses globally. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the company provides a range of services including sales tax, consumer use tax, VAT, and telecommunications tax solutions. Their offerings encompass tax data reference, tax calculation, jurisdictional registration, and geocoding, which verifies customer addresses and identifies special tax district statuses. EZtax facilitates tax compliance through services such as preparing and filing tax returns, remitting payments, and handling communications with tax authorities. Additionally, the company provides consulting and training services, covering tax audits, liability assessments, and sales and use tax training. Originally created to address the complex needs of the telecommunications sector, EZtax has evolved to support various industries by continuously researching laws and trends in the tax landscape. As of 2015, EZtax operates as a subsidiary of Avalara, Inc.

HotSpot is the leader is sales, occupancy and hotel tax compliance solutions for the vacation rental industry. HotSpot’s powerful software platform provides an automated state and local tax compliance solution serving thousands of properties across the U.S. HotSpot’s unique and powerful solution manages all aspects of occupancy related tax requirements, including tax rate determination, obtaining and renewing required licenses, preparing and filing tax returns and tracking tax rate and law changes. They have a huge library of forms, an extensive database of tax rates and proprietary processes to make complex and burdensome occupancy tax requirements very simple for their customers.

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Taxcient is a San Diego-based company that supplies Web-based sales tax automation services and also tax filing and compliance services.