Sales Tax Audit Defense
The audit notice arrived. The state sends trained auditors who do this every day and are focused on building a case against you. Our attorneys have handled thousands of sales tax audits over 15 years. We know how they work, where they are wrong, and exactly when to push back.
What We Do in an Audit
Pre-Audit Review & Strategy
We begin by doing exactly what the auditor will do: reviewing your records, identifying exposure gaps, and mapping the risk before the state sees anything. The goal is to walk in with a plan, not a surprise.
Document Review & Preparation
We control what goes to the auditor, in what form, and when. Every document submission is deliberate. Protecting your position is not about obstruction. It is about presenting your records strategically.
Auditor Communication
We handle all communications with the state from the moment we are retained. You do not talk to the auditor without us. This single change affects outcomes more than almost anything else.
Field Resolution
We work directly with the auditor to resolve issues in the field, before a formal assessment is issued. Many audits can be narrowed significantly at this stage by correcting methodology errors and presenting legal defenses early.
Resolution or Escalation
We fight to close the case at the audit level. If the outcome does not reflect the facts, we continue the fight.
Every stage connects: Appeals and Litigation are always available when needed.
Most Assessments Are Negotiable
Auditors work under production pressure. They use sampling methods that favor the state. Many assessments contain legal errors, misapplied exemptions, or incorrect nexus determinations. An experienced sales tax attorney knows where to look and exactly how to challenge what the auditor got wrong.
"Our attorneys have personally handled thousands of sales tax audits over 15 years. We also work with former state agency auditors who know how audits are structured from the inside. We know when to push back, when they have crossed the line, and when to say no."
Sales Tax Legal
The state sends trained auditors who do this every day.
You deserve the same.