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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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The new breed of audit

TaxConnex

Usually, you learn about an audit through a notice or letter from the state or jurisdiction in question with instructions on how the audit will proceed. Many audits are conducted remotely, and an auditor never visits your office. Fear and perception of audits are as tangible as the real examinations. Fear and loathing.

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What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risks?

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What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risk of an audit? Almost all companies undergo a sales tax audit at some point. This sales tax audit guide can help indirect tax teams avoid common audit triggers and manage the sales tax audit as smoothly as possible.

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Preparing for Your First Audit – Steps to Follow for Consumer Products Companies

Withum

Although an independent financial statement audit may not gain the day-to-day attention of management the same way as growing revenue or projecting cash flows; for many, there will come a time when an audit becomes a vital part of the company’s lifecycle. When will audit fieldwork commence ?

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Steps to Clean Up Accounting Records: A Checklist

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If your company requires a set of reviewed or audited financial statements, you’ll need a clean set of books. During a financial review or audit, accountants will ask to see documentation of expenses and income. Any transaction that involves a purchase, sale, or other financial change should be well-documented.

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Why Your Accounting/ERP System Is the Key To Successful Business Tax Preparation 

Withum

Sales and Use Tax ; noting jurisdictions to which there are filing obligations and keeping up-to-date with tax rate changes to ensure correct calculations and timely, accurate filings. Research and Development ; correctly identifying and allocating amortizable R&D costs. Lessen the external auditor’s (e.g.,

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Oracle and Deloitte Partner to Help Multinational Organizations Prepare for OECD Pillar Two Requirements

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The combination of both offerings can help finance leaders simplify complex tax processes and reporting and achieve better alignment between finance, sales, and taxation through end-to-end process automation. This provides a strong audit trail and allows teams to spend less time collecting and harmonizing data.