--- title: "Best Sales Tax Software for Small Businesses 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best Sales Tax software for small businesses, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/sales-tax-software/s/small-businesses/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Sales Tax Software for small business ## Top 5 products for small businesses, ranked by reviewer ratings We reviewed Sales Tax software on Capterra for small businesses. Five products met the 4.0/5 category-rating floor and had at least 10 category reviews; we used ratings adjusted for review volume to rank them. 123 Sheets comes first on this list: a 4.7/5 category rating from 166 category reviews; Functionality scores 4.6/5. To compare tools aimed at small businesses, we'd use these five to build a shortlist for your team. ### Ranked small business Sales Tax products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [123 Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/185126/123-Sheets/) | 4.7 out of 5 (223 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (166 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | Contact vendor | Included: Sales Tax Management, Tax Filing, Value Added Tax (VAT); Not included: Audit Trail, Exemption Management, Reporting/Analytics, Tax Calculation, Tax Compliance, Workflow Automation | | 2 | [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) | 4.5 out of 5 (20,699 reviews) | 4.5 out of 5 (12 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $2210.00 Flat Rate, Per Year | Included: Audit Trail, Exemption Management, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Tax Management, Tax Calculation, Tax Compliance, Tax Filing, Value Added Tax (VAT); Not included: Workflow Automation | | 3 | [QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/) | 4.4 out of 5 (1,054 reviews) | 4.4 out of 5 (21 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $235.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Audit Trail, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Tax Management; Not included: Exemption Management, Tax Calculation, Tax Compliance, Tax Filing, Value Added Tax (VAT), Workflow Automation | | 4 | [TaxCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/119968/TaxCloud/) | 3.5 out of 5 (73 reviews) | 4.2 out of 5 (24 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $19.00 Usage Based, Per Month | Included: Audit Trail, Exemption Management, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Tax Management, Tax Calculation, Tax Compliance, Tax Filing, Workflow Automation; Not included: Value Added Tax (VAT) | | 5 | [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) | 4.3 out of 5 (8,555 reviews) | 4.3 out of 5 (150 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $38.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Audit Trail, Exemption Management, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Tax Management, Tax Calculation, Tax Compliance, Tax Filing, Value Added Tax (VAT); Not included: Workflow Automation | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Sales Tax software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 5 product details ### 1. [123 Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/185126/123-Sheets/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (223 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (166 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Audit Trail: Not included - Exemption Management: Not included - Reporting/Analytics: Not included - Sales Tax Management: Included - Tax Calculation: Not included - Tax Compliance: Not included - Tax Filing: Included - Value Added Tax (VAT): Included - Workflow Automation: Not included --- ### 2. [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (20,699 reviews) Category rating: 4.5 out of 5 (12 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $2210.00 Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Audit Trail: Included - Exemption Management: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Tax Management: Included - Tax Calculation: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Tax Filing: Included - Value Added Tax (VAT): Included - Workflow Automation: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Accessible setup and onboarding - Robust expense tracking features #### Cons based on reviews - Inconsistent and slow customer support - Frequent technical problems and glitches --- ### 3. [QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (1,054 reviews) Category rating: 4.4 out of 5 (21 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $235.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Audit Trail: Included - Exemption Management: Not included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Tax Management: Included - Tax Calculation: Not included - Tax Compliance: Not included - Tax Filing: Not included - Value Added Tax (VAT): Not included - Workflow Automation: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and efficient workflow - Robust expense management tools #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent technical glitches - High and increasing costs --- ### 4. [TaxCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/119968/TaxCloud/) Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 (73 reviews) Category rating: 4.2 out of 5 (24 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $19.00 Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Audit Trail: Included - Exemption Management: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Tax Management: Included - Tax Calculation: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Tax Filing: Included - Value Added Tax (VAT): Not included - Workflow Automation: Included --- ### 5. [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 (8,555 reviews) Category rating: 4.3 out of 5 (150 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $38.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Audit Trail: Included - Exemption Management: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Tax Management: Included - Tax Calculation: Included - Tax Compliance: Included - Tax Filing: Included - Value Added Tax (VAT): Included - Workflow Automation: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and accessible interface - Flexible multi-device remote access #### Cons based on reviews - High and rising subscription costs - Frequent glitches and unresolved errors --- ## All sales tax software for small businesses [4.8 (16)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014186/Kintsugi/#reviews) Kintsugi uses AI to automate sales tax for B2B SaaS & e-commerce teams: rate calculation, filings, and compliance, all in one platform. [Learn more about Kintsugi](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014186/Kintsugi/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation [3.5 (73)](https://www.capterra.com/p/119968/TaxCloud/reviews/) Calculate, collect, and file sales tax with ease. Trusted by 2,000+ customers. Start a free 30-day trial with full access. [Learn more about TaxCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/119968/TaxCloud/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation [5.0 (12)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187662/EXEMPTAX/reviews/) Manage your resale and sales tax exemption certificates from collection to audit in minutes. Try it Free. [Learn more about EXEMPTAX](https://www.capterra.com/p/187662/EXEMPTAX/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation [4.0 (366)](https://www.capterra.com/p/75673/AvaTax/reviews/) Avalara is the agentic AI leader in global tax and compliance, automating tasks for speed, accuracy, and scale. [Learn more about Avalara](https://www.capterra.com/p/75673/AvaTax/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation [## QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) [4.5 (20699)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/reviews/) Calculate and file sales tax returns with ease with QuickBooks Enterprise. Buy Now!  [Learn more about QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation [## QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) [4.3 (8555)](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/reviews/) QuickBooks simplifies sales tax management with automated tracking & filing. Ensure compliance. [Learn more about QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation [## QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/) [4.4 (1054)](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/reviews/) QuickBooks Online Advanced is an accounting software designed to help businesses streamline operations and gain insights. [Learn more about QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation [## Zoho Books](https://www.capterra.com/p/163115/Zoho-Books/) [4.4 (684)](https://www.capterra.com/p/163115/Zoho-Books/reviews/) Cloud accounting software to automate bookkeeping, manage expenses, send invoices, and stay tax compliant with ease. [Learn more about Zoho Books](https://www.capterra.com/p/163115/Zoho-Books/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation [## Tax1099.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178110/Tax1099-com/) [4.5 (253)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178110/Tax1099-com/reviews/) eFiling platform that optimizes tax returns process through real-time tracking, appointment scheduling & vendors information validation [Learn more about Tax1099.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178110/Tax1099-com/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation 87% recommend this product [## 123 Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/185126/123-Sheets/) [4.7 (223)](https://www.capterra.com/p/185126/123-Sheets/reviews/) Sales tax solution that enables businesses to file HMRC Value Added Tax returns that can be imported from Excel/spreadsheets. [Learn more about 123 Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/185126/123-Sheets/) Sales Tax features reviewers most value Audit Trail Exemption Management Reporting/Analytics Sales Tax Management Tax Calculation Tax Compliance Tax Filing Value Added Tax (VAT) Workflow Automation 90% recommend this product ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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