Avalara has introduced functionality into its AvaTax engine that can provide taxability data at the SKU or item level. The capability for the cloud-based system is based on pre-mapped Universal Product Codes, utilizing the sales tax database acquired with the company's purchase last year of UPC MatrixMaster. The new function was initially launched for Dynamics AX and NAV users this month. "Additional connectors will likely be added on an as-needed basis," says Mark Wilhelm, Avalara's director of program management for connectors.