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Vertex and Kintsugi Launch AI-Powered Tax Automation Solution

Written by William Murphy | Oct 10, 2025 4:45:00 AM

Vertex Inc. ("Vertex”), a global provider of indirect tax solutions, recently announced the launch of Kintsugi powered by Vertex, a new AI-native tax automation solution developed in partnership with Kintsugi, a fast-growing startup focused on transforming tax compliance for SMBs through intelligent automation.

This release marks a significant milestone in Vertex’s broader strategy to embed AI across the tax lifecycle, delivering scalable, seamless automation that amplifies expertise and simplifies complexity.

“Kintsugi powered by Vertex reflects our commitment to reimagining tax compliance through AI, extending our reach outside enterprise in an innovative manner” said Chirag Patel, Chief Strategy Officer at Vertex. “Together, we’re bringing ease of use, quick time to value, and precision to tax workflows, laying the foundation for future innovations that make seamless continuous compliance achievable for companies of all sizes.”

Built to serve diverse platforms and industries, the solution automates key compliance functions including nexus monitoring, registration, product-level tax categorization, calculation, filing, and remittance. It also provides real-time dashboards for jurisdictional liability and exposure tracking, empowering finance teams with visibility and control. Powered by the Vertex tax engine, Kintsugi powered by Vertex delivers the same trusted accuracy and global content that enterprises rely on, now available in an AI-native experience built for agility and scale.

“Small and mid-sized businesses are under constant pressure to do more with less,” said Pujun Bhatnagar, CEO, Kintsugi. “Our partnership with Vertex brings together deep tax expertise and AI-native automation to deliver clarity and control, helping teams stay focused on growth while simplifying compliance. Customers can now connect with the powered by solution, with no obligation, to get real-time tracking of their nexus, giving them even greater visibility and agility.”

Kintsugi powered by Vertex is built for flexibility, designed to integrate with supported financial systems. This approach ensures that businesses can benefit from AI-powered tax automation regardless of their platform or ERP environment.

The launch is part of Vertex’s ongoing investment in next-generation tax technologies, with a roadmap that includes expanded AI capabilities for global compliance, e-invoicing, exemption certificate management, and cross-border tax logic.

You can access more information here on how Vertex and Kintsugi are reshaping tax automation.

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Vertex, Inc. is a leading global provider of indirect tax solutions. The Company’s mission is to deliver the most trusted tax technology enabling global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Vertex provides solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for major lines of indirect tax, including sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Headquartered in North America, and with offices in South America and Europe, Vertex empowers the world’s leading brands to simplify the complexity of continuous compliance.

Kintsugi provides an AI-powered tax automation platform that transforms complex tax management into a streamlined, automated process. By leveraging artificial intelligence and seamless integrations, Kintsugi reduces preparation time by 75% and compliance costs by 50% for e-commerce and SaaS businesses. The company offers transparent pricing, exceptional customer service, and advanced capabilities for multi-state and international tax compliance.

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