# TurboTax Business, Zoho Books vs Avalara Comparison

| | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 94 | 329 | 826 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $0 For businesses with turnover <50K USD per annum | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### TurboTax Business

**Not enough data**

### Zoho Books

Pros:
- Ease of Use (53 reviews)
- Invoice Management (27 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (17 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (12 reviews)

### Avalara

Pros:
- Ease of Use (109 reviews)
- Tax Automation (84 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (92 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (66 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (78 reviews) | 8.8 (275 reviews) | 8.1 (501 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (79 reviews) | 8.9 (281 reviews) | 8.0 (648 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (157 reviews) | 7.2 (471 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (111 reviews) | 7.6 (292 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (71 reviews) | 8.3 (264 reviews) | 6.8 (499 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (110 reviews) | 7.1 (298 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (76 reviews) | 9.3 (265 reviews) | 7.6 (497 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### TurboTax Business

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Zoho Books

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: FREE

Price: $0 For businesses with turnover <50K USD per annum

Key Features:
- 1 User + 1 Accountant
- Manage Clients
- Manage Invoices (Up to 1,000)

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-books/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Avalara

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zoho Books** | 8.2/10 | 187 |
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | 8.6 (142 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | Not enough data | 8.2 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | 8.4 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### AI Assistant - Accounting

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Accounting Assistant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (153 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Collections Automation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | 8.6 (145 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ACH Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | Not enough data | 8.1 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (132 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.9 (129 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (134 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recognition Rules** | Not enough data | 8.1 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reconciliations** | Not enough data | 8.5 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | 7.9 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time and Expense** | Not enough data | 8.4 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Financial Statements** | Not enough data | 8.7 (154 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (131 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (152 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (147 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | 8.2 (145 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (145 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.4 (129 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (151 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Output Document Generation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | Not enough data | 8.6 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | 8.3 (131 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cash Flow

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Track Cash Flow** | Not enough data | 8.6 (129 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Income and Expenses** | Not enough data | 9.0 (132 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **File Exports** | Not enough data | 8.8 (128 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Budgeting & Forecasting

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (131 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import** | Not enough data | 8.4 (126 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (115 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 8.2 (119 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Revenue

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revenue Types** | Not enough data | 8.6 (122 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Revenue Allocation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.1 (116 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Payroll

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 7.8 (103 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 7.5 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (118 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### AI

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | 7.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | 7.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Support Chatbots** | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bank Reconciliations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Report Generation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Alerts** | Not enough data | 7.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fixed Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Flow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vendor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Consolidation & Close Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Applications - Accounting

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **UI** | Not enough data | 7.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notes Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Accounting

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounts Payable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quotes/Estimates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounts Receivable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring/Subscription Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Income & Balance Sheet** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **General Ledger** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Currency Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Estimating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Claims** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Categorization/Grouping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchasing & Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Distributors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bills of Material** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI/Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For CPA Firms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Flow Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Company** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Small Businesses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cross Border E-Commerce

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zoho Books** | N/A | N/A |
| **Avalara** | 6.8/10 | 17 |

#### Global Shipping

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Labels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (16 reviews) | 
| **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (16 reviews) | 

#### Payments and Pricing

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Global Tax** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **Cost** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (16 reviews) | 
| **Pricing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (17 reviews) | 

#### Global ecommerce management

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Delivery Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Documents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | 

#### Portals

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Marketplaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Omnichannel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Billing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zoho Books** | 8.7/10 | 120 |
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |

#### Bill Generation

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Billing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Billing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hourly Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contingency Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Period Recurring Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring/Subscription Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deferred Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bill Processing

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Invoicing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dunning Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Master Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Refund Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscription Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | 8.9 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | 8.5 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Billing

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchasing & Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Invoices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quotes/Estimates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Pricing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Note** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Duplicate Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Send** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Receipt Matching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bank Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PCI Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Payment Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ACH Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Small Businesses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Sales Tax and VAT Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zoho Books** | N/A | N/A |
| **Avalara** | 7.2/10 | 250 |

#### Tracking

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sales Tax** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (222 reviews) | 
| **VAT** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (140 reviews) | 
| **GST** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (139 reviews) | 
| **Exemptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (179 reviews) | 
| **Adjustments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (160 reviews) | 
| **Localization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (165 reviews) | 
| **Consumer Use Tax** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (189 reviews) | 

#### Remittance

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (194 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (165 reviews) | 
| **Global/Cross Borders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (141 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (157 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (34 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (29 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Flow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exemption Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Address Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For eCommerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Taxability Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Tax

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zoho Books** | N/A | N/A |
| **Avalara** | 8.9/10 | 19 |

#### Tax Planning

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Strategies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Exemptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Credits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Estimations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 

#### Tax Filing

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Rules & Regulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Historical Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **K-1 Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflows

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 
| **Importing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple User Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Filing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Corporate/Business** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exception Notification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Nonprofits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Submission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll & Employer Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bank Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Value Added Tax (VAT)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Taxation & Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Property Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zoho Books** | N/A | N/A |
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zoho Books** | N/A | N/A |
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to TurboTax Business (2):** [Corporate Tax Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-tax), [UKG Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ukg-marketplace)

**Unique to Zoho Books (3):** [Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting), [Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/billing), [Sales Tax and VAT Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-tax-and-vat-compliance)

**Unique to Avalara (4):** [Sales Tax and VAT Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-tax-and-vat-compliance), [Cross Border E-Commerce  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cross-border-e-commerce), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Corporate Tax Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-tax)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | TurboTax Business | Zoho Books | Avalara | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 83.3% | 72.5% | 37.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 5.6% | 22.7% | 50.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.1% | 4.8% | 12.1% | 

### By Industry

#### TurboTax Business

- **Accounting:** 12.2%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3%
- **Music:** 3.3%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 2.2%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.2%
- **Education Management:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 56.7%

#### Zoho Books

- **Accounting:** 15.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.5%
- **Computer Software:** 7.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.3%
- **Retail:** 2.3%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 1.7%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 1.7%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 43.9%

#### Avalara

- **Computer Software:** 12.0%
- **Retail:** 11.8%
- **Accounting:** 9.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 8.6%
- **Wholesale:** 6.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.6%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.8%
- **Construction:** 3.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 36.0%

---
## Alternatives

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- [H&R Block](https://www.g2.com/products/h-r-block/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Vertex](https://www.g2.com/products/vertex-inc-vertex/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (467 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4901 reviews)
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- [UltraTax CS](https://www.g2.com/products/ultratax-cs/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (61 reviews)

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- [Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (907 reviews)

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- [TaxCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/taxcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (43 reviews)
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- [Paddle](https://www.g2.com/products/paddle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (240 reviews)
- [CCH® SureTax® Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/cch-suretax-platform/reviews) — 3.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Intuit ProConnect Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-proconnect-tax/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (276 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### TurboTax Business

- Title: [Can I import Quickbooks Online data into Turbo Tax Business?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-import-quickbooks-online-data-into-turbo-tax-business) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No,you can't directly, But you can convert your Quick books online data to Quick books desk top using a  trial subscription ."

### Zoho Books

- Title: [What is Zoho Books used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/zoho-books-what-is-zoho-books-used-for) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Online Accounting and Books"
- Title: [Is Zoho Books free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-zoho-books-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "They have a free plan with different customer and revenue restrictions."
- Title: [Are Zoho Books good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-zoho-books-good) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "They are certainly amongst the top-tier !! They stand out in many ways. Very attractive and intuitive UI (web as native desktop and mobile), very stable..."
- Title: [What is Zoho Books used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zoho-books-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Accounting purposes."
- Title: [How to use Zoho books dashboard effectively??](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-use-zoho-books-dashboard-effectively) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Understand the bar diagram of monthly income and expenses to analyse the company performance monthly "

### Avalara

- Title: [Has anyone using Avalara experience issues with this service recently 2021?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40448-has-anyone-using-avalara-experience-issues-with-this-service-recently-2021) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Jeanette, if you're experiencing issues, we'd like to know and work to assist. You may contact Avalara Support (https://help.avalara.com/Contact_Avalara)..."
- Title: [How much does avalara cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-avalara-cost) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Pricing varies depending on what’s right for your business. Many Avalara products use volume-based pricing models designed to scale with your business."
- Title: [Can I refile a return that was filed in an SST state without Avalara's assistance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31739-can-i-refile-a-return-that-was-filed-in-an-sst-state-without-avalara-s-assistance) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Avalara must assist with any SST-Simplified Electronic Returns. If the form name includes "SER", it's a simplified electronic return, and Avalara must file..."
- Title: [Do wholesale sales count toward NEXUS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31738-do-wholesale-sales-count-toward-nexus) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Since many states include exempt transactions in their economic nexus thresholds, businesses that only make exempt sales into other states can establish..."
- Title: [I didn’t know I was supposed to register — do I need to worry about past sales?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-didn-t-know-i-was-supposed-to-register-do-i-need-to-worry-about-past-sales) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on the amount of sales you had and in which states. Do you owe more than $10,000 in taxes? A state probably isn’t going to just let that go, and..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/turbotax-business-vs-zoho-books-vs-avalara)