by Sales Tax Sisters | Jun 27, 2024 | Audits, Stephanie's Wisdom
Shipping, Handling, Freight, and Sales Tax Compliance When it comes to sales tax compliance, the treatment of shipping, handling, and freight charges is a nuanced topic. These charges are often subject to different rules depending on the state and the nature of the...
by Sales Tax Sisters | Mar 18, 2022 | Audits, Mary's Wisdom, Stephanie's Wisdom
Once you involved in a sales tax audit, you must understand that the taxing authority has broad powers as it relates to what documents they can request. If a state tax auditor requests data, you should produce it. If you don’t, there are consequences that are...
by Sales Tax Sisters | Mar 18, 2022 | Audits, Mary's Wisdom, Sales Tax Returns, Stephanie's Wisdom
Congratulations! You have survived your sales tax audit. While you can breathe a sigh of relief, don’t think that the tax authority is through with you because the audit is over. In order to avoid the same issues that were discovered during the audit, you must...
by Sales Tax Sisters | Mar 18, 2022 | General Business, Mary's Wisdom, Stephanie's Wisdom
Some people wonder why they would need a sales tax consultant if they already have a CPA or a bookkeeper. Here is the reason why. Sales and use tax is a specialized niche area. We like to compare it to being a specialist versus being a GP. While your book keeper or...
by Sales Tax Sisters | Mar 18, 2022 | Audits, Mary's Wisdom, Sales Tax Returns, Stephanie's Wisdom
We all know that the word “audit” strikes fear into the heart of every business owner, especially if you are a newbie. Here we discuss about five things you can do to make your sales tax audit go smoother. Key Takeaways: Invoices should be clear and...
by Sales Tax Sisters | Mar 17, 2022 | Audits, General Business, Mary's Wisdom, Stephanie's Wisdom
Sales tax audits are stressful for everyone. If you hear a scream coming from the mailbox, it could be that someone just received.a “Notification of Routine Audit” letter.There are ways to prepare yourself before you receive an audit notice. Key Takeaways:...
