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Audit Defense
Sales and use tax
audits are one of the biggest challenges companies face. Whether
you are a multi-million dollar manufacturer or a corner liquor
store, sooner or later, the sales tax auditor will show up. STRG
has successfully defended hundreds of companies before the
California State Board of Equalization, as well as other state
agencies around the country, resulting in millions of dollars
worth of reductions in audit liabilities for our clients.
Our success stems from a two-pronged approach to the audit. In
addition to contesting items included in the audit working
papers, we will work to uncover credits and overpayments
of tax in other areas which can be used to offset the audit
liability. Because auditors are paid to assess tax,
these credits are often overlooked. As a result, even
when an audit liability appears rock solid, there is usually
an opportunity to decrease the audit assessment.
At the outset of the engagement, we will custom tailor an
audit strategy to fit your specific needs. We offer
sales and use tax audit representation services beginning
with a pre-audit review before the auditor shows up, all
the way through the appeals process and the formal hearing
before the Members of the Board of Equalization or appropriate
appellate body. We also provide sales and use tax consulting
services, such as legal research and requests for opinion.
We are successful because we have experience as former
California State Board of Equalization audit staff. We
know how sales tax auditors think and the best ways to
minimize or offset audit deficiencies.
The best time
to involve us is before the auditor arrives; however, we can
reduce the liability at any stage, even after the audit liability
has been paid.
Call us immediately regarding any sales tax audit examination
or liability. Many audit representations can be performed
on a "recovery based" fee arrangement. That
is, our fees can often be based on the reduction in the liability
so you only pay a fee if the audit liability is reduced.
Key Benefits
- Sales Tax Auditor and "Big 4" Experience
- Credits will be Uncovered to Offset
Liability
- Contingent or "Recovery Based" Fees
(i.e., no recovery, no fee)
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