State Tax Audit Defense & Appeals
State Tax Audit Defense & Appeals
We provide assistance with all stages of an audit (sales/use or property tax) from starting with a preaudit study to identify areas of potential under or overpayment to preparing and meeting with the auditor to establish the audit scope, procedures and methodology to transferring records to our place of business to free you to concentrate on your business as well as eliminating misunderstandings by the auditor. We request a copy of your files from the state taxing authorities so we have the same information as the auditor. We can also act as a liaison between you and the audit staff during the course of the audit. We can also explore the viability of entering into a managed audit and reducing your interest liability on any underpayments by 50%! We also identify areas of noncompliance and provide suggestions for corrective measures.
We specialize in providing expert assistance with pre-audit planning, on-going audits or recently completed audits. We conduct detailed reviews of the audit methodology and findings, correlate these findings with your books and records, and then develop arguments and positions for questionable items in the audit. In addition, we seek to identify potential overpayments to offset underpayments of tax. We also assist you in meeting important deadlines and will file an audit appeal, as well as file claims for refund. We will plan, prepare and conduct conferences and hearings on your behalf.