by Stephanie | Jul 6, 2026 | Audits, Stephanie's Wisdom
What Happens when You Are Audited! For many businesses, receiving a sales and use tax audit notice can feel overwhelming. If you’ve never been through one before, you probably have a lot of questions—and maybe even a little panic. The good news? An audit follows...
by Stephanie | Aug 10, 2025 | Audits, General Business
How Pop Culture Can Help You Master Sales Tax Fast! State taxes don’t have to be boring — pop culture references can turn sales tax compliance into something engaging and surprisingly fun to learn about. 1. Know only what you need to know If the business doesn’t...
by Stephanie | Aug 10, 2025 | Audits, General Business, Nexus
Master Your Sales Tax Compliance in 5 Simple Steps! If sales and use tax compliance feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. The good news? We’ve made it simpler. Here is a portion of our version of a Sales and Use Tax compliance checklist for businesses. Sales and use...
by Stephanie | Mar 27, 2025 | Audits
How to Handle a Sales Tax Audit Like a Pro: Essential Tips for Small Business Owners Navigating a sales tax audit can seem daunting for small business owners, but with the right strategies, you can handle the process like a pro. Here are four essential tips to help...
by Stephanie | Feb 13, 2025 | Audits, General Business
Why Ignoring Sales Tax Could DESTROY Your Business! Hey there, fabulous friends! ????This week’s tip is all about why sales tax shouldn’t be ignored. If you’re a business owner, understanding sales and use tax is crucial for your success! Let’s dive into...
by Stephanie | Jan 14, 2025 | Audits
3 Common Sales Tax Audit Red Flags Hi everyone, This week’s tax tip is all about recognizing potential red flags that can trigger a sales tax audit. If you or your client finds themselves engaging in any of these practices, it doesn’t automatically mean an audit is on...
by Stephanie Thomas | Aug 13, 2024 | Audits, General Business
Sales Tax Audits: The Real Reason Why Businesses Are Audited Navigating the world of sales tax audits can feel like trying to solve a complex puzzle. Why was your business chosen? What triggered the taxing authority’s interest? Let’s decode the mystery behind sales...
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 Stephanie Thomas | Dec 20, 2023 | Audits, Mary's Wisdom, Stephanie's Wisdom
Safeguard Your Business: 3 Must-Know Pre-Sales Tax Audit Steps Preparing for a sales tax audit before it happens can save you a lot of stress and ensure smoother interactions with auditors. Here are three crucial steps to take before receiving a notification of...
by Stephanie Thomas | Feb 16, 2023 | Audits, General Business, Stephanie's Wisdom
Sales Tax Exemptions – Tax-Exempt Customers Hi everyone, Welcome to this week’s tax tip! Today, we’re talking about a key topic that often causes confusion for businesses of all sizes — sales tax exemptions, specifically as they relate to tax-exempt customers. We...
by Stephanie Thomas | Jan 4, 2023 | Audits, Stephanie's Wisdom
Sales & Use Tax Audits – Accounts of Interest Hi everyone, Welcome to your weekly tax tip! Today, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: sales and use tax audits. While audits can seem intimidating, understanding what auditors look for can help you stay one step...
by Stephanie Thomas | Nov 23, 2022 | Audits, Sales Tax Returns, Stephanie's Wisdom
Addressing Sales and Use Tax Credits Hi everyone, Welcome to this week’s tax tip! Today, we’re talking about a scenario that happens more often than many business owners realize—what to do if you overpay sales or use tax. Whether it’s due to a vendor mistake, a...
by Stephanie Thomas | Oct 8, 2022 | Audits, General Business, Stephanie's Wisdom
Sales & Use Tax Compliance – Scanning Documents Hi everyone, Today’s tax tip focuses on something we mention often but can’t emphasize enough: document retention—specifically, creating a plan around scanning and storing your documents digitally. In the world of sales...
by Stephanie Thomas | Aug 14, 2022 | Audits, General Business, Sales Tax Returns, Stephanie's Wisdom
Sales Tax and Bad Debt Write-Offs Welcome back to another weekly tax tip! Today, we’re diving into an often-overlooked area of sales tax compliance—bad debt write-offs. If your business sells goods or services on credit, understanding how bad debts affect your sales...
by Stephanie | May 17, 2022 | Audits, General Business, Mary's Wisdom
Over the course of my career I have regretted becoming engaged by select clients. The interesting thing is a voice in head always told me to “run!” After a few hard lessons, I listen now. Ignoring that voice has cost me aggravation, time and money. I thought it...
