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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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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. A state can’t find and audit every business that is not in compliance.

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Marketing for accounting firms: individuals vs. small businesses

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You can do this online through blogs, white papers, webinars, and podcasts, or offline through speaking engagements and networking opportunities. Your sales cycle is much faster. Thus, your sales cycle is longer, usually starting with lead generation. Prevent audits. Marketing to individuals. Expand opportunities.

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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. Keep reading for 5 ways to calculate and communicate ROI in your business case for sales tax automation.

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

ThomsonReuters

Wing: A common automation tipping point for many growing companies that still handle tax determination manually is when the volume and variety of product sales begin to outpace the tax department’s ability to keep up. Thomson Reuters: Are there risks with non-tax professionals determining tax?

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Modernizing tax management in an omnichannel retail landscape

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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. These multiple systems—for procurement, inventory, point-of-sale (POS), separate channels, etc.—do

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New report highlights key indirect tax challenges regarding compliance, technology, and e-commerce

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the 2018 Wayfair case made companies responsible for collecting local sales taxes, a challenge that has only escalated as a result of the public’s increasing reliance on e-commerce during the pandemic. White paper: The Future of Tax Departments. White paper : Managing sales and use tax audits.