Case Study: Atlas achieves tax confidence and automated sales tax compliance with Avalara AvaTax

Fortune 500 Supplier Gains Tax Confidence Using Avalara

Atlas, a West Palm Beach–based manufacturer that manages branded sign projects for many national chains, was filing taxes in more than 50 jurisdictions across 47 states and struggling with highly complex, frequently changing sales‑tax rules for signage. Manual yearly updates and constant jurisdictional notices left the finance team uncertain about rate accuracy and exposed to compliance risk.

Atlas implemented Avalara AvaTax and Avalara Returns integrated with its on‑premises Aptean Made2Manage ERP via Progressive Edge, automating real‑time tax calculations and return filing. The solution eliminated manual rate maintenance, reduced compliance exposure, sped up quoting and invoicing ("pressing a button"), reclaimed the equivalent of a full‑time resource for higher‑value work, and materially increased accuracy and confidence.

Atlas

Gary Bennett

Chief Financial Officer