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Sales Tax Audit Defense & Support

Trust our expert sales tax audit services to conquer the chaos.

 

TaxConnex® uses years of experience, specialized knowledge, and cultivated relationships to support your business with sales and use tax audits.

Audits can represent a significant distraction to a small or medium-sized business owner or to a larger corporate tax department with limited resources. Pulling paperwork for the auditor, managing the audit, answering the auditor’s questions, and negotiating an outcome can be time-consuming at best and risky at worst.

Having TaxConnex® act as the intermediary between you and the auditor provides several benefits:

  • TaxConnex® will conduct a pre-audit review of your systems and processes to identify any gaps or risk factors.

  • We will control what information gets shared with the auditor. “Let me get with my client and get back to you on that” is a perfectly acceptable answer.

  • TaxConnex® will advise you as to where to push back and where to compromise.

  • We will help determine the best method – whether it’s a sales tax audit defense or sampling approach.

UPSOURCE even your sales tax audit services and gain a dedicated partner with years of experience on your team. If you want assistance with a current audit or have questions about sales and use tax audits in general, get in touch!

 

 

 

 

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Audit FAQs

  • What triggers a sales tax audit?

    Sales tax audits can be triggered by many things.  Common audit triggers include filing inconsistencies, customer audit findings, or changes in business activity such as amended returns or refund claims. States may also select businesses based on sales volume, complexity, or industry risk factors.

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  • Can you be audited if you’ve done everything correctly?

     Yes.
    Even compliant businesses can be selected for a sales tax audit based on state selection criteria, audit cycles, or third-party audit results.  It is best to just assume you will be audited.

  • What should you do if you receive a sales tax audit notice?

     Respond promptly, gather requested documentation, and assign a single point of contact to communicate with the auditor. Working with a sales tax expert early in the process can help reduce risk and ensure accurate responses. 

  • What happens if errors are found during a sales tax audit?

     If errors are identified, the auditor may assess additional tax, interest, and penalties. The outcome depends on the severity of the issue, the quality of your documentation, and how well you support your position during .he audit 

  • Do you need professional help for a sales tax audit?

    Yes. Though it is not required, professional audit defense support can help manage auditor interactions, identify potential exposure, and minimize penalties through proper documentation and strategy. 

  • Does TaxConnex provide sales tax audit defense services?

     Yes.
    TaxConnex provides full sales tax audit defense and support, including pre-audit risk reviews, managing auditor communication, controlling documentation provided, and helping negotiate the audit outcome to minimize exposure.