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The new breed of audit

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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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Don’t wait—start preparing for your next sales tax audit now

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Jump to: Why is it important to be proactive toward sales tax audits? How can my company prepare for a potential sales tax audit? How can tax technology help when defending an audit? When and how should tax systems be upgraded? Why is it important to be proactive toward sales tax audits?

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Challenging sales tax audits: How to contest and defend your position

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Jump to: When should you contest an audit? How should you prepare for an audit defense? How can automation help in an audit defense? What if a sales tax audit needs to be appealed? Contesting the audit means going through a complex decision tree, the steps of which are detailed below.

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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. If you don’t disclose back taxes and they’re unearthed through an audit, you could end up being assessed various penalties plus interest plus all tax due. They can also come with a lot of misconceptions.

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Modernizing tax management in an omnichannel retail landscape

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Tax professionals involved in omnichannel retail industries face an unprecedented number of challenges these days. Calculating sales tax across different retail channels is complex due to various regulations, frequent changes in product data, and outdated systems, especially with increasing sales volume and shrinking budgets.

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Should you consider an automated indirect tax system? 9 key questions to ask

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A company’s decision to introduce indirect tax (IDT) automation into its tax processes is often fraught with indecision and uncertainty. Every company’s tax technology journey is different, and it’s not always clear when and how tax automation should be incorporated or what the benefits will be.

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Building a better business case: 5 ways to demonstrate ROI for sales tax automation

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To build a persuasive business case for sales tax software , professionals need to explain how automating certain tax functions and improving reporting and analysis will benefit the company as a whole. In other words, don’t tell your CEO why tax software is a wise investment – show them.