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Six tips to respond to a sales tax audit

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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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Cash flow vs Trial Balance. Which one to trust?

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The income is categorized as Cash inflow while the expenses are generally called outflows. Sales revenue . Trial balance is a report that shows the balances of each general ledger account in the company. A trial balance is different from a general ledger. Interests from investments . Other investments .

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The new breed of audit

TaxConnex

Audits remain an important tool for tax jurisdictions to evaluate the level, or lack thereof, of sales tax compliance within a business. Even though many audits have shifted to remote audit, the fundamentals of the sales tax audit haven’t changed. Top 10 Tips for Managing Sales Tax Audits. Fear and loathing. market survey ,?more

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A sneak peek into what’s next for reports in Xero

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Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (Income Statement) and Budget Variance reports: We’ve added the ability to translate these reports into any currency enabled in your organisation, for a quick view of your financials in the currency of your choice Receivable and Payable Invoice Summary and Detail reports, and drilldowns from Income by Contact and Expenses (..)

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Alleviate Stress on Your Staff in 2021

TaxConnex

If you handle sales tax compliance in house, you’ve got your employees handling an unbelievably complex business function – and with 65% of businesses planning to grow across state lines* in the coming year, it may be more than they can manage. You need to check with states where you expect your sales will be greatest.

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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. What is a sales tax audit?

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Getting Paid 101: Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

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The actual entries you record in your general ledger differ from business to business. The $1,000 is accounts payable, and you record it in your general ledger by crediting $1,000 on the supplier’s X account. Accounts receivable is an asset account on the general ledger and balance sheet.