Sales tax audit support
Why are you being audited?
Common audit triggers
- Inconsistent reporting or unusual patterns in tax returns
- High volume of exempt sales or resale certificates
- Significant changes in reported sales tax amounts
- Operating in high-risk audit industries
How auditors select companies
- Random selection through automated systems
- Industry-specific compliance initiatives
- Tips from competitors or customers
- Cross-referencing with other tax filings
Strategic audit preparation: Sales tax success toolkit
Nexus determination
Understanding where you have sales tax obligations is crucial for compliance.
• Economic nexus threshold monitoring
• Physical presence analysis
• Multisstate compliance strategies
Product taxability
Get clarity on how your products and services are taxed across different jurisdictions.
• Product classification guidance
• Exemption certificate management
• Special industry considerations
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Trust The Sales Tax People
We understand the sales tax audit process thoroughly. Through our experience in handling hundreds of audits, we know how state auditors work. We’ve worked for companies with revenues of less than $1 million and companies with revenues over $100 billion. We’ve saved our clients over $61 million in audit assessments.
It should come as no surprise that state auditors aren’t looking for companies that are managing their taxes correctly. After all, audit penalties and assessments provide enormous revenue and help shore up budget deficits. One state alone might bring in tens of millions of dollars in audits annually.
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Frequently asked questions
We offer expedited support for time-sensitive matters, with most clients receiving initial guidance within 24 hours of contacting us.
We can help you become compliant through voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) and other remediation strategies to minimize penalties and interest.
No, we only assist with sales tax situations within the US and Canada.
