# Avalara Property Tax core capabilities

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/products/property-tax/integration-guides/avalara-property-tax/inv2022489774051/

Guide: Avalara Property Tax

# Avalara Property Tax core capabilities

The core capabilities are:

-   **Document ingestion and data extraction**

    -   Ingests scanned or digital PDF tax bills, assessment notices, and jurisdictional forms.

    -   Uses optical character recognition and field-level validation to extract structured data, such as parcel and account numbers, millage rates, assessed values, statutory dates, and installment schedules.

    -   Automatically maps extracted records and original source PDF files to the corresponding property account.

-   **Fixed asset mapping and return preparation**

    -   Ingests fixed asset registers through structured file imports or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system synchronization.

    -   Categorizes asset records to jurisdictional property classes and applies depreciation tables, life-year schedules, and state-specific trend factors.

    -   Generates signature-ready jurisdictional return packages formatted to state and local filing specifications.

-   **Assessment reconciliation and appeals tracking**

    -   Compares notice assessed values against rendered or opinion values to flag discrepancies and identify potential over-assessments.

    -   Tracks statutory appeal filing deadlines, hearing dates, and review statuses directly per property account.

    -   Maintains historical assessment records to evaluate year-over-year valuation shifts.

-   **Bill processing and payment workflows**

    -   Tracks multi-installment payment schedules, early-payment discount deadlines, and penalty thresholds.

    -   Identifies missing tax bills based on statutory delivery windows.

    -   Formats approved payment records and integrates with accounts payable systems and disbursement partners for check or electronic remittance.