Jeff Gibson · Published: November 8, 2024
Resonance is small business focused on improving the lives of people with hearing impairments by offering high-quality hearing aid accessories. Their mission to make hearing aids easier and more enjoyable to use has helped them build a loyal customer base across the United States. However, as they grew, they faced increasing demands in sales tax compliance. Trying to manually manage these sales tax requirements steadily took its toll, consuming valuable resources, like time and money, that could otherwise be put to better use in innovating their products.
To address these challenges, Resonance sought a streamlined, automated solution that could simplify their sales tax management across every jurisdiction they operated in. While they considered Zamp, a managed service for sales tax, it required more involvement and lacked the seamless integration that they needed. Kintsugi stood out as the preferred solution due to its user-friendly, no-code integrations with Shopify and other platforms, allowing them to connect effortlessly and begin automating their tax calculations and filings with ease.
As Resonance expanded, they found themselves navigating complex sales tax regulations. Handling these requirements manually quickly became overwhelming, taking valuable time away from doing what they do best: creating innovative hearing aid accessories. Recognizing the strain that manual management was placing on their resources, they began looking for an automated solution that could simplify their operations and allow them to focus on growth.
"As we grew, keeping up with all the different sales tax rates and compliance rules was a real challenge. We initially considered Zamp, but the setup was more hands-on than we needed, and it wasn’t as easy to integrate with our Shopify” - Resonance
In their search, Resonance evaluated several options for sales tax automation, including Zamp, a managed tax service they hoped would reduce their compliance burden. However, they soon discovered that Zamp’s setup required a more hands-on approach than anticipated and lacked the integrations they needed to connect easily with their Shopify store. The absence of flexible integration options complicated their workflow and limited the efficiency they had hoped for. Ultimately, they realized that Zamp’s approach did not provide the intuitive, self-sufficient automation they sought to keep up with their fast-paced growth and diverse sales channels.
After realizing their initial solution didn’t meet their needs, Resonance continued their search for a platform that could fully automate their sales tax compliance without adding further burdens to their operations. Through recommendations and positive reviews, they found Kintsugi, a tax automation solution designed specifically for businesses looking for effortless integration and streamlined compliance. It’s intuitive design and no-code integrations with Shopify immediately stood out as a perfect match for their existing tech stack.
Kintsugi Intelligence proved to be exactly what Resonance was looking for. With Kintsugi handling tax calculations, filing, and compliance across all necessary jurisdictions, Resonance was able to offload their entire sales tax burden confidently. Kintsugi Intelligence’s powerful automation capabilities allowed them to stay up-to-date with tax rates, exemptions, and reporting requirements, all while minimizing human error. The seamless integration also allowed them to focus on growth and increasing their product range.
“We’re saving around 15 hours a month that used to be spent on sales tax. The peace of mind we have, knowing that Kintsugi handles all the calculations, filings, and compliance updates, is invaluable.” - CEO of Resonance
Resonance is thrilled with how Kintsugi has transformed their approach to sales tax compliance, turning a time-consuming process into something effortless. The accuracy and reliability of Kintsugi’s platform give them peace of mind, knowing their tax obligations are handled with precision across all jurisdictions. With Kintsugi handling all their compliance needs, they are free to concentrate on expanding their product range and reach more customers nationwide.
“As we move into new markets, we know Kintsugi will keep our tax compliance on track without adding any extra burden to our team. It’s allowed us to stay focused on what matters most—our products and our customers." - Resonance
Looking to the future, Resonance sees Kintsugi as an essential partner. The scalability of Kintsugi’s platform means that as they enter new markets and increase their sales volume, sales tax will never pose an issue. Resonance recommends Kintsugi over other automation software because of its features, adaptability, and intuitive design. For any business seeking a reliable, scalable tax compliance solution, Kintsugi stands out as the clear choice, empowering companies like them to grow confidently and focus on what truly matters.
Based in San Francisco and founded in 2022, Kintsugi is dedicated to taking the stress out of sales tax compliance. Our platform automates the entire process, delivering high performance, reliability, and flexibility as your business scales.
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