How do I reconcile my sales tax payable account?

To reconcile your sales tax payable account, compare your general ledger balance with reports from your sales tax engine or marketplace. Identify differences, adjust for timing issues, and document variances. Tools like Avex Rec can automate this process and reduce errors.

Why is sales tax reconciliation important?

Reconciling sales tax ensures your business pays the correct amount of tax, avoids penalties, and keeps books accurate. Regular reconciliation also helps catch reporting errors early.

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Free Sales Tax Reconciliation Template

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Download a free, editable sales tax reconciliation template built by the team behind Avex Rec, the first platform that automates this process for U.S. and global indirect tax teams.

This Excel template helps you manually reconcile sales tax billed, posted, and filed — whether you’re comparing reports from your ERP, tax engine, or compliance vendor.

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Reconcile the three core layers of sales tax data

Billed vs. Posted — match tax amounts between your billing system and general ledger.
Posted vs. Filed — confirm your sales tax payable matches what was actually remitted.
Identify Exceptions — highlight credits, rounding, and timing differences.

Built in Excel with simple tabs and pre-filled formulas so you can adapt it to any state or system.