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Sales Tax Horror Stories: Audits

TaxConnex

Know what word in sales tax also has five letters? Few issues in the area of tax are more terrifying than this kind of exam from a tax authority. Sales tax audits can certainly become nightmares – but they can be handled, too, with the right steps, allowing you and your business to move forward. Read the notice.

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Navigating EDD Tax Audits: The Benefits of Professional Representation

MyIRSRelief

Tax audits can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer, and when it comes to the Employment Development Department (EDD) audits, the stakes can be particularly high. The EDD is responsible for administering unemployment and disability insurance, payroll tax collection, and job training/workforce services in California.

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

TaxConnex

The sales tax audit can be one of the scariest – and costliest -- things an online business ever goes through. If you do get hit with an audit, it’s critical to handle the process correctly. Last time we looked at mistakes companies make leading up to an audit (Check out part 1 here). Not keeping your cool.

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Six tips to respond to a sales tax audit

TaxConnex

You just got notice of a sales tax audit. Ideally, you’ve done your homework and put in place processes to comply in those jurisdictions where you have nexus for sales tax purposes. Wherever you are in your sales tax compliance, these steps will help your audit process run smoother. And not ideally?

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How IRS Auditors Learn About Your Business Industry

RogerRossmeisl

Ever wonder how IRS examiners know about different industries so they can audit various businesses? They generally do research about specific industries and issues on tax returns by using IRS Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs). Issues unique to certain taxpayers IRS auditors need to examine.

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IRS & State tax audit representation FTB-CDTFA-EDD

MyIRSRelief

If you receive a notice of an IRS or state FTB-CDTFA-EDD tax audit, it’s important to understand your rights and options. Tax audits can be stressful and intimidating, but with the right representation, you can navigate the process with confidence.

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Kill the Audit Industry, Says Ex-Auditor

Going Concern

In the WaPo opinion pages yesterday one Duncan Mavin, who got his start in the 90s, says the best way to solve the audit industry’s many conflicts is to kill it altogether. He starts the piece summoning the ghost of Enron, as all writers do when discussing what happens when audit goes wrong. billion in global revenue.

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