2018 Review of eFileSalesTax.com

EFileSalesTax is a web-based sale and use tax compliance program that is well suited for small to mid-sized businesses as well as accounting professionals. eFileSalesTax.com works with multiple platforms, including PC’s, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The product currently supports four states; California, Colorado, Florida, and Illinois. Users can choose the state they wish to access when completing their initial registration but can choose to access any of the states supported by the product.

eFileSalesTax.com offers separate modules for each state that it supports, offering complete electronic filing and remittance options. System registration is free, with users only charged as a form is electronically filed. The product supports all filing requirements within each state including state, local, county, as well as any special tax districts. As an online system, eFileSalesTax.com is responsible for maintaining the latest tax information and offers users a secure environment, utilizing SSL encryption, Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls, and anti-virus software to keep data secure. The product also offers excellent uptime of 99% or better.

eFileSalesTax.com allows users the ability to import data from QuickBooks, reducing the amount of data entry required. Users can also email support to receive assistance in importing data from other applications. E-FFileSalesTax.com requires limited user data entry, with users required to enter sales and deduction totals, with the product calculating the rest. All rates for the four states supported are built into the product, with eFileSalesTax.com providing all the necessary updates as they come available.

eFileSalesTax.com offers an intuitive user interface. The Start New Return screen allows users to quickly start a new return. Other options on the page include the Reminders option, where users can sign up to receive automated reminders when tax due date approach. Users can also opt to prepay any tax balance and can easily access their filing history from the page as well. Users can add or edit preparer information at any time. Form instructions are provided for all data entry fields. Along with complete e-Filing, eFileSalesTax.com also supports e-payment options, allowing users to pay tax due via ACH or credit card, with users able to pay at the time the form is filed.

eFileSalesTax.com only supports four states: California, Colorado, Florida, and Illinois with all tax districts within each state supported. California forms supported include: 401-A, 401-EZ, 401-GS, 401-ASR, Schedules A, B, C and G, and prepayment form 1150. Florida forms supported include For Florida, forms include: DR-15, DR-15CS, DR-7, and DR-15SW Solid Waste Surcharge. For Illinois, eFileSalesTax.com offers forms ST-1, ST-2, PST-2, ST-1x, and ST-2x. For Colorado, the form DR-0100 is supported. The system also offers amended forms. Both California and Illinois filers also have the option of e-filing or paper filing.

Though users can use a single login to access all state options, each state is maintained in eFileSalesTax.com separately, though functionality tends to be similar in each of the states. eFileSalesTax.com is suitable for either small to mid-sized businesses, as well as accounting professionals that need to file sales tax in the jurisdictions supported by the product. Users can log into the system with a single login, no matter how many states they need to access.

Help options are included in eFileSalesTax.com offers built in help functionality, with the system providing complete form instructions for all included forms. There is also an FAQ section available to answer standard questions, and those interested can register for a product demo. Once a user is logged into a specific state, other resources and a user guide are available as well. eFileSalesTax.com offers user support, with support costs built into the subscription price. Both email and telephone support options are available.

eFileSalesTax.com offers easy sales and use tax compliance for both businesses and accounting professionals alike. Completely online, efileSalesTax.com supports both single and multiple companies alike. Users can register on the eFileSalesTax.com web site for free, only paying a fee once a form is processed.

Pricing for California and Illinois is as follows: 1 filing is $7.95; 4 filings will run $29.95, 12 filings are $89.95, and an unlimited number of filings per year runs $189. Pricing for Florida starts at $39.00 per year for a single company. If filing for multiple companies, users will need the Pro version of the Florida Sales Tax Filing software, which currently runs $129.00 per year. Those interested in Colorado filing will need to contact the vendor for complete pricing information.

Overall Rating: 4.5 Stars