Avalara Launches CRUSH on Tour to Spotlight AI-Powered Tax Compliance Solutions

New one-day events kick off June 18 in Chicago and June 26 in New York City

DURHAM, N.C., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalara, Inc., a leader in modern tax compliance automation, today announced CRUSH on Tour, a new, free, one-day event series bringing Avalara's latest innovations directly to customers. The series debuts in Chicago on June 18 and New York City on June 26, with additional cities to follow.

CRUSH on Tour is designed for professionals in finance, tax, accounting, operations, and ecommerce, offering practical insights into the future of tax automation — with a spotlight on Avalara's AI-backed breakthroughs that simplify global compliance.

• Register now at https://events.avalara.com

Expanding the CRUSH Experience

Following the success of CRUSH 2024 in Austin, where Avalara unveiled sweeping upgrades to its AI-powered platform, CRUSH on Tour brings these innovations on the road. Attendees will see firsthand how Avalara is redefining indirect tax compliance by:

• Automating global tariff classification and duty estimation using AI trained on billions of trade data points
• Simplifying e-invoicing and exemption certificate management through machine learning models and advanced classification engines
• Predicting and validating tax codes at checkout with high accuracy
• Modernizing W-9 and 1099 processes with end-to-end automation
• Keeping businesses ahead of changing tax laws in complex jurisdictions across LATAM and APAC
• Leveraging more than 1,200 signed partner integrations, from ERP systems to ecommerce storefronts.

Unlock Deeper Learning

Each stop includes a full day of immersive learning and networking, featuring:

• Insight Sessions – Forward-looking talks from Avalara leaders on AI, tax policy, and industry trends
• Fireside Chats – Candid conversations with customers and product experts
• Product Pavilion – Hands-on demos of Avalara's latest tools
• Avalara Learning Lab – Personalized 1:1 support and tax automation guidance
• CPE Training Workshops – BYOD sessions for eligible attendees (All-Access Pass required)
• Networking Happy Hour – End the day with drinks and meaningful peer connections

To accommodate busy professionals, each session and workshop is offered multiple times throughout the day, allowing attendees to customize their CRUSH experience. 

"Avalara's AI-first vision is transforming tax compliance into a strategic advantage," said Ross Tennenbaum, President of Avalara. "Our technology reduces complexity and manual work, helping businesses scale with confidence — no matter where they operate."

General admission is free, while a $99 All-Access Pass to CRUSH on Tour provides access to CPE-credit training workshops and hands-on sessions with Avalara experts. Explore upcoming cities and register today at https://events.avalara.com.

About Avalara
Avalara makes tax compliance faster, easier, and more accurate, reliable, and valuable for 41,000+ business and government customers in over 75 countries. Tax compliance automation software solutions from Avalara leverage 1,200+ signed partner integrations across leading ecommerce, ERP, and other billing systems to power tax calculations, document management, tax return filing, and tax content access. Visit avalara.com to improve your compliance journey.

SOURCE Avalara, Inc.