Sales Tax Intelligence
Written by attorneys who handle these cases every day. Practical guides on audits, appeals, nexus, and state specific rules across 18 articles.
Audits
3 articlesWhat Is a Sales Tax Audit?
How sales tax audits work, who gets selected, and what happens at each stage.
Read Article →What to Do When You Receive an Audit Notice
The first 48 hours after an audit notice are critical. Here's what to do and what not to do.
Read Article →How Long Does a Sales Tax Audit Take?
Timelines vary by state and complexity. Understand what drives duration and how to manage it.
Read Article →Appeals & Litigation
2 articlesCompliance & Strategy
4 articlesWhat Is Sales Tax Nexus?
Physical nexus, economic nexus, the Wayfair ruling, and what it means for your business.
Read Article →Voluntary Disclosure Agreements Explained
How VDAs work, including lookback periods, penalty waivers, and when to use one.
Read Article →Sales Tax Exemption Certificates
Types, how to manage them, what makes them invalid, and how missing certs drive assessments.
Read Article →Penalties and Interest: What You Owe and How to Reduce It
How penalties stack up, what abatement grounds exist, and first time penalty waiver programs.
Read Article →State Guides
9 articlesFlorida Sales Tax Audit Guide
Florida DOR procedures, statute of limitations, and defense strategies.
Read Article →Texas Sales Tax Audit Guide
Texas Comptroller audit process, sample period rules, and effective defense approaches.
Read Article →California Sales Tax Audit Guide
CDTFA procedures, nexus rules, and what makes California audits particularly complex.
Read Article →New York Sales Tax Audit Guide
DTF procedures, NYC additional tax, the Moody sampling methodology, and appeal rights.
Read Article →Illinois Sales Tax Audit Guide
ROT vs. use tax, Chicago home rule complexity, and IDOR audit triggers.
Read Article →Georgia Sales Tax Audit Guide
Georgia DOR procedures, exemption certificate requirements, and the OSAH appeal process.
Read Article →Pennsylvania Sales Tax Audit Guide
PA sales vs. use tax, commonly audited industries, and the Board of Finance and Revenue.
Read Article →Ohio Sales Tax Audit Guide
NAICS-based targeting, manufacturing exemptions, and the Board of Tax Appeals process.
Read Article →Washington State Sales Tax Audit Guide
B&O tax interaction, destination sourcing, and defending audits in Washington.
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