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How to Correct Previous Non-Compliance with Sales & Use Tax

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For businesses that find themselves out of compliance and have historical tax exposure one of your options for mitigation may be entering into a voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA) in certain states. VDAs provide companies the opportunity to come forward, in most situations anonymously, via a third-party.

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3 Benefits to a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement

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A voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA) is a legal means for taxpayers to self-report back taxes owed for income, sales, property, and other tax types. If your sales taxes are delinquent, filing a VDA could be a smart business decision. ?If The first step in the VDA process is a cost/benefit analysis.??To

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How not to tank your sales tax audit (part 2)

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Not taking advantage of a VDA. If you determine you have significant sales tax exposure, a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) is an option to mitigate this risk. VDAs are only an option prior to audit notification. So missing the opportunity to enter into a VDA can be costly to your business.

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A Strategic Timeline for Implementing a Sales Tax Strategy and Process - Part 2 | TaxConnex

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Your mitigation methods in the wake of this decision include a voluntary disclosure agreement ( VDA ), where you volunteer to pay past-due sales tax in exchange for, frequently, waived penalties and a limited lookback period. Part of your decision in this case rests with how long you’ve had sales tax exposure.

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All You Need to Know About VDAs

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A Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) can be a great tool to address past sales tax obligations, but it’s important to consider all the plusses and minuses and ensure you make the right decision for your business when it comes to mitigation efforts. In the right situation, a VDA can save you a ton of money.

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Costs of non-compliance (part 2)

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Waiting until the state catches you can usually close the door to mitigation tools for past non-compliance, such as the voluntary disclosure agreement ( VDA ). Reach out to them and see if they’ll offer a VDA, which will sometimes waive interest, penalties or both and limit the lookback period of your non-compliance.

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5 Myths About Voluntary Disclosure Agreements

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Voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) can be an effective way to mitigate prior period sales tax exposure. With a VDA, in exchange for voluntarily reporting the tax due, states generally grant a waiver of penalty and a limited look-back period. Before you consider a VDA, though, separate the facts from the myths.

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