Cadana Global Tax Engine

Simplify global payroll tax calculations with a single API

Managing payroll taxes across multiple countries involves navigating complex regulations, staying current with changing tax laws, and performing precise calculations. The Cadana Global Tax API handles this complexity for you, providing accurate, compliant tax calculations through a unified API interface.

Quick Start

# Calculate taxes for an employee in Brazil
curl -X POST https://api.cadanapay.com/v1/tax/calculate \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "personId": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "salary": {
      "amount": 100000,
      "currency": "BRL"
    },
    "payFrequency": "monthly",
    "period": "2025-04"
  }'

Why Cadana Global Tax?

Calculating taxes for international teams is challenging:

Complex regulations that vary by country, state, and even city
Frequent changes to tax laws and rates
Specific payroll requirements for different employee types
Multiple calculations needed for employer and employee contributions

Cadana Global Tax API solves these challenges with a single integration, allowing you to focus on growing your business globally without building tax expertise for each new market.

Key Features

🌎 Global Tax Compliance

Multi-jurisdiction support across countries and regions
Up-to-date tax regulations synced with the latest changes
Country-specific tax rules handling local nuances automatically

⚙️ Flexible Calculation Engine

Multiple pay frequencies (monthly, daily, hourly)
Bi-directional calculations for both net and gross salary
Employment type support for employees and contractors

🔍 Complete Transparency

Step-by-step calculation breakdowns showing exact formulas used
Clear documentation of applied tax rules
Detailed explanations of all deductions and contributions

🔌 Simple Integration

RESTful API with consistent JSON responses
Preview capabilities to test calculations before implementation
Attribute overrides for custom tax configurations

Common Use Cases

Payroll Processing

Process accurate payroll calculations across borders:

Calculate precise tax deductions for each pay period
Support employees in multiple countries with a single API
Handle regular salary and supplemental payments consistently

// Example: Brazilian tax calculation response
{
  "grossAmount": {
    "amount": 10000.00,
    "currency": "BRL"
  },
  "netAmount": {
    "amount": 7612.44,
    "currency": "BRL"
  },
  "deductions": [
    {
      "name": "INSS (Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social)",
      "amount": {
        "amount": 828.39,
        "currency": "BRL"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "IRRF (Imposto de Renda Retido na Fonte)",
      "amount": {
        "amount": 1559.17,
        "currency": "BRL"
      }
    }
  ]
}

Compensation Planning

Make informed decisions about compensation packages:

Preview tax implications for potential hires
Model different salary structures and their net impact
Plan international team expansion with accurate cost projections

Contractor Payments

Ensure compliance for your global contractor workforce:

Calculate required tax withholdings automatically
Support diverse payment frequencies and structures
Maintain compliance with local contractor regulations

Integration Approach

The Cadana Global Tax API is designed for developer-friendly implementation:

Register persons with their tax profiles
Request tax calculations based on compensation details
Receive detailed breakdowns of all tax components

Why Companies Choose Cadana

Reduce Complexity: Eliminate the need to build and maintain tax calculation logic
Save Development Time: Integrate once and support multiple countries
Scale Globally: Expand to new markets without tax compliance roadblocks
Ensure Accuracy: Stay current with changing tax regulations automatically