How do I test a SOAP transaction?

Overview

You want to test an Avalara AvaTax for Communications SaaS Pro (SOAP) transaction before submitting it.

Environment

Avalara AvaTax for Communications SaaS Pro (SOAP)

Resolution

• AvaTax for Communications has a SOAP Sandbox where you can test your transactions. Use your existing credentials to access the sandbox.

• There are two endpoints for testing in the SOAP Sandbox -- one for Telecom taxes and one for Sales and Use taxes.

  • Telecom:  https://afcprosoapsbx.avalara.net/EZTaxWebService/EZTaxWebService.svc

  • Sales and Use:  https://afcprosoapsbx.avalara.net/EZTaxWebService/EZTaxWebServiceSAUSaleAttributesExplicit.svc  

• The sandbox is for testing purposes only. Test data cannot be used in reporting.

• Data will be purged periodically by Avalara.