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How do I pass a RESTful GetTaxRequest using XML?

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Overview

AvaTax RESTfull web service calls using an XML body is perfectly acceptable as long as you have them formatted correctly. This article will provide you with a typical AvaTax GetTaxRequest body that you can use in your integration.

Environment

REST
AvaTax GetTaxRequest

Resolution

 

Below is an XML body for you to modify to meet your needs.

 

Requirements:

  1. URL should be:  https://development.avalara.net/1.0/tax/get.xml   or https://avatax.avalara.net/1.0/tax/get.xml
  2. Method: POST
  3. Authorization in the Format: "Basic[account number]:[license key]"  encoded to Base64 
    Example: Basic U2FtcGxlQFVzZXIuTmFtZTpFbnRlcl9QYXNzd29yZF9IZXJl
  4. XML Body:

<GetTaxRequest>
 <DocType>SalesOrder</DocType>
 <CompanyCode>YourCompanyCode</CompanyCode>
 <DocDate>2014-09-24</DocDate>
 <DocCode>AB1234567890</DocCode>
 <CustomerCode>ABC123</CustomerCode>
 <Addresses>
  <BaseAddress>
   <AddressCode>001</AddressCode>
   <Line1>100 Ravine Lane</Line1>
   <Line2>Suite 200</Line2>
   <City>Bainbridge Island</City>
   <Region>WA</Region>
   <PostalCode>98110</PostalCode>
   <Country>US</Country>
   <TaxRegionId>0</TaxRegionId>
  </BaseAddress>
  <BaseAddress>
   <AddressCode>002</AddressCode>
   <Line1>5540 Centerview Drive</Line1>
   <Line2/>
   <City>Falls Church</City>
   <Region>VA</Region>
   <PostalCode>22046</PostalCode>
   <Country>US</Country>
   <TaxRegionId>0</TaxRegionId>
  </BaseAddress>
 </Addresses>
 <Lines>
  <Line>
   <LineNo>01</LineNo>
   <OriginCode>001</OriginCode>
   <DestinationCode>002</DestinationCode>
   <ItemCode>SKU001</ItemCode>
   <Qty>1</Qty>
   <Amount>100</Amount>
  </Line>
  <Line>
   <LineNo>02</LineNo>
   <OriginCode>001</OriginCode>
   <DestinationCode>002</DestinationCode>
   <ItemCode>FREIGHT</ItemCode>
   <TaxCode>FR</TaxCode>
   <Qty>10</Qty>
   <Amount>15</Amount>
  </Line>
 </Lines>
</GetTaxRequest>