Minted Market
About
MintedMarket sells high-value metals like gold and silver, which come with unique tax requirements. ReblTech developed a custom Shopify app to integrate Avalara’s API, automate calculations, and improve clarity at checkout. The app included real-time order syncing, transparent tax display, and a checkout extension that maintained Shopify compatibility while meeting complex tax rules.
Challenges
MintedMarket struggled to manage tax compliance due to manual processes and lacked real-time accuracy. They needed a tightly integrated, automated system to handle tax logic across various jurisdictions.
The specific challenges included:
Integrating Avalara API with Shopify
Displaying calculated taxes during checkout
Automating order communication for tax filing
Reducing seller overhead related to tax compliance
Ensuring Shopify compatibility with all changes
Integrating Avalara API with Shopify
Displaying calculated taxes during checkout
Automating order communication for tax filing
Reducing seller overhead related to tax compliance
Ensuring Shopify compatibility with all changes
Solution
Objective
Lay the foundation for secure, compliant development
Outcome
A project roadmap aligned with client timelines and Shopify’s constraints
Detailed Solution
Created a checkout extension blueprint compatible with Shopify’s checkout flow and coordinated key milestones with the MintedMarket team
Objective
Connect Shopify orders to Avalara’s tax engine
Outcome
Real-time and regionally accurate tax calculations
Detailed Solution
Developed a middleware module to interface with Avalara’s API, fetching tax logic and returning precise values on cart and checkout stages
Objective
Improve transparency by showing taxes before purchase
Outcome
Better customer trust and reduced support requests
Detailed Solution
Integrated tax data into Shopify's checkout UI, clearly displaying applied taxes for each product and region
Objective
Automate reporting between Shopify and Avalara
Outcome
Accurate recordkeeping and filing prep
Detailed Solution
Created a “new order” webhook that notifies Avalara automatically on each purchase, ensuring tax documentation is always up to date
Objective
Ensure reliability and maintain alignment
Outcome
On-time delivery and reduced revision cycles
Detailed Solution
Extensive testing with multiple jurisdictions, plus weekly calls and email reporting for client visibility
Client Testimonials
"ReblTech streamlined our tax compliance with seamless Avalara API integration on Shopify. The project was delivered on time with clear communication. We're very satisfied with the results."
Tech Stack
- Shopify
- Avalara API
- Custom Shopify App
- Webhooks
Results Achieved
Conclusion
MintedMarket’s success illustrates how ReblTech uses custom app development and smart API integration to enhance Shopify's native capabilities. With automated tax logic, improved UX, and fewer manual processes, this solution not only solved compliance issues—it empowered the business to grow with confidence.