In a ruling filed on January 23, 2024, the Court of Appeals of the State of Washington denied an appeal of an audit assessment made by the Department of Revenue on sales made by two Amazon sellers between 2011 and 2018.
Illinois Provides Information Bulletin Regarding New Payment Equals Agreement Statute
The Illinois Department of Revenue has released helpful guidance on legislation already enacted that alters how payments for sales, use, and excise taxes and fees are understood.
Taxpayer Challenges Audit Assessment in Alabama
An audit assessment issued to an Alabama taxpayer was largely upheld upon challenge, with several adjustments being made upon review by the Alabama Tax Tribunal.
Alabama Tax Tribunal Upholds Fraud Penalties in Recordkeeping Case
The Alabama Tax Tribunal ruled against a taxpayer\’s audit appeal and affirmed both the Department of Revenue\’s assessment of additional tax due and the fraud penalty that was assessed on the basis of the taxpayer\’s underreporting of sales and inconsistent records.
Audit Assessment in Alabama Upheld due to Failure to Maintain Records
The Alabama Tax Tribunal affirmed that a convenience store operator (taxpayer) was properly assessed sales and use tax and fraud penalties under audit.
Florida Judge Recommends DOR Finalize $200,000 Tax Bill for Party Equipment Business
Administrative Law Judge Brittany O Finkbeiner recommended the Florida Department of Revenue should finalize a $208,287 assessment against a Tallahassee party equipment business in Fun City Inc v. Department of Revenue.
Arkansas Confirms Receipts from Sales of TPP Properly Subjected to Tax
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) determined that the Department of Finance and Administration properly assessed tax on the sale of Tangible Personal Property by an Arkansas taxpayer.
Remote Sales Tax Audits: What to Expect and How to Handle Them
Gone are the days when an auditor would come take up temporary residence in your office space while they complete your company’s audit. Remote audits are the new reality. You will likely never meet your auditor face to face! More…
New Louisiana Laws Aiming to Streamline Sales Tax System
On June 18, 2022, the Louisiana governor signed three acts into law that aim at giving the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers more authority and centralizing sales tax in the state.
Three Years of South Dakota v. Wayfair: Audit Trends
Find out how the 2018 Wayfair decision created immediate and pressing obligations for companies with significant sales across large swathes of the United States, increasing audit risk for taxpayers.
You’ve Been Notified of a Sales Tax Audit. Now What?
Being audited can be scary. But instead of feeling defenseless, there are steps you can take to manage the audit and take control of the process.
Alabama Denies Taxpayer Appeal Since Tax Assessment Was Not Final
A taxpayer’s Alabama sales and use tax appeal was denied since a final assessment had not been entered against the taxpayer.
Taxpayer Not Entitled to Relief Based on Advice from Previous California Audit
A taxpayer’s protest against an assessment of California sales and use tax was denied since the taxpayer could not establish that it was entitled to relief based on written advice provided in a prior audit.
COVID-19 Tax Relief, Nexus, and Audit Updates
State tax departments across the country are adjusting rules and regulations in light of the physical constraints of stay at home orders and to help meet some taxpayer needs.
Tips and Word-for-Word Scripts to Use in Audit Negotiations
Does the thought of a sales tax audit keep you up at night? If the answer is yes, you’re far from alone. An audit can strike fear in the heart of even the most seasoned sales tax professional. Whether you’ve…
Are You a Target for a Use Tax Audit?
Keeping track of and remitting use tax: it’s one of those items that can get pushed far down the list of priorities and disregarded. But it should not be!
Best Practices for Managing a Sales Tax Audit
Free whitepaper that will help you prepare for any sales tax audit that may come your way.
Record Retention Requirement Does Not Limit Authority to Obtain Audit Records in North Dakota
North Dakota issued an opinion stating that the record retention requirement imposed on a retailer doesn’t limit the Tax Commissioner’s authority to obtain the records necessary to audit a taxpayer.
New Jersey Releases Audit Procedure Manual
The New Jersey Division of Taxation released a manual of audit procedures providing general audit guidance for the Division’s Audit Branches and taxpayers . It will be updated periodically to reflect changes.
Rhode Island Introduces Self-Audit Program
Rhode Island introduced a self-audit program for consumer’s use tax. More…
Michigan Extends Statute of Limitations
Michigan has enacted legislation that provides additional time periods for extending the four-year statute of limitations during which the Department of Treasury can assess Michigan corporate income tax, personal income tax, sales and use tax, and miscellaneous tax deficiencies, interest,…
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will phase out its Audit Protest Bureau (APB)
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will phase out its Audit Protest Bureau (APB) for purposes of all taxes administered by the DOR.
Requirements Added for Third Party Audits of Sales and Use Tax in Louisiana.
New requirements have been added regarding contracts entered into with private agencies or auditing firms for the auditing of sales and use tax in Louisiana. Among the new requirements are the following: Upon the completion of an examination or audit…
New York City/State Allows for Unified Program
A revised Statement of Audit Procedure (“SAP”)has been issued by the New York City Department of Finance, discussing the Unified Program associated with the Voluntary Disclosure and Compliance Program (“VDCP”). The unified program allows taxpayers that are delinquent for both…