sales tax audit: DOR Sales Tax Appeal Newton MA: Not happy with the sales tax auditor’s numbers? Appeal, but do it quickly!
- 01/02/11 01:02 AM
<!--StartFragment--> We frequently represent clients in Newton, Massachusetts and all over the state who have undergone a Massachusetts Department of Revenue (“DOR”) sales tax audit and are unhappy with the results. The Mass DOR Auditor will issue a Notice of Intent to Assess, or “NIA”. If you disagree with an NIA, you can request either a conference or settlement consideration with the Massachusetts DOR’s Office of Appeals. The Office of Appeals is a separate office within DOR that operates under the auspices of DOR’s Commissioner. If you request a pre-assessment conference or settlement, the request must be made in writing via the … (0 comments)
sales tax audit: DOR Sales Tax Audit Newton MA: Notice of a Sales Tax Audit? Don’t Panic!
- 01/02/11 12:25 AM
<!--StartFragment--> We frequently represent clients in Newton, Massachusetts and all over the state in Massachusetts Department of Revenue (“DOR”) sales tax audits and the first piece of advice we have for them is this: do not panic. The key issue business owners need to understand about a Mass DOR sales tax audit is that preparation can make all the difference in achieving a successful outcome in a sales tax exam. This preparation includes: 1. Gathering all tax returns: federal income tax returns, Massachusetts and other state income tax returns and your Massachusetts Sales Tax returns; 2. All invoices and other supporting … (0 comments)
sales tax audit: CT DRS Sales Tax Audit Hartford: Selected for a Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) Sales Tax Audit in Hartford, Connecticut and wondering why?
- 10/16/10 09:25 AM
<!--StartFragment--> We frequently represent clients who have been selected for a sales tax audit by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (“DRS”) and are concerned how they were selected for the sales tax examination. The CT DRS frequently knows there is a sales tax issue before you ever receive your letter informing you of the audit. Let us explain how the DRS there is underreporting occurring. In Hartford, CT as well as all other areas of Connecticut, the DRS obtains purchase information through its discovery unit in advance of the examination and compares the third-party purchase information to the sales reported … (0 comments)
sales tax audit: CT Sales Tax Audit: How to protest the auditor's findings in Hartford, CT
- 02/20/10 12:43 PM
So what to do after you recover from the shock of seeing the CT DRS Sales Tax auditor's findings? Shake it off and call a tax professional. Our office handles CT DRS sales tax audit issues all the time, and it is an area we can help you with. Whether in Hartford, CT or elsewhere, the CT DRS Sales Tax auditors can be aggressive, and often there are a number of issues that may be appealed in your sales tax protest. These include: The mark-up of taxable items The percentage of items sold subject to the sales tax Wether the test … (0 comments)
sales tax audit: Selected for a sales tax audit in Hamden, CT
- 02/16/10 09:43 PM
So your business in Hamden, CT has been selected for a sales tax audit by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, or DRS. Time to panic? Absolutely not. The key to any any sales tax audit is being able to back-up your numbers. When our office assists businesses in Hamden, CT with a CT DRS sales tax audit there are a number of items we request from the client, including: Copies of the sales tax returns Bank statements Cash register tapes or Z Tapes Vendor purchase invoices Accoding to Connecticut regulations, businesses are required to maintain cash register receipts as part of … (0 comments)
sales tax audit: HOW TO PROTEST A CT DRS SALES TAX AUDIT IN HARTFORD, CT
- 02/14/10 06:27 AM
You underwent an audit by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (“DRS”), after which you receive a set of work papers with a number they claim you owe them that bowls you over, and now you are wondering how to protest a CT DRS sales tax audit in Hartford, CT? The first step is to get professional representation, if you didn’t already have it. Though there are instances where taxpayers can handle the matter themselves, the protest is a key step in both appealing the audit findings and preserving your right to fight the assessment in court. The deadline to … (2 comments)
sales tax audit: HOW TO HANDLE A CT DRS SALES TAX AUDIT IN HARTFORD, CT?
- 02/13/10 10:39 PM
<!--StartFragment--> So you received an audit notice from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (“DRS”), and now you are wondering how to handle a CT DRS sales tax audit in Hartford, CT. The first step is to get professional representation. Though there are instances where taxpayers can handle the matter themselves, an audit is usually not one of them. When squaring off with an aggressive state auditor you are better served to have a tax professional who both understands how to handle a CT DRS sales tax audit in Hartford, CT but is equally aggressive in advancing your position. The next … (0 comments)
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<!--StartFragment--> We frequently represent clients in Newton, Massachusetts and all over the state who have undergone a Massachusetts Department of Revenue (“DOR”) sales tax audit and are unhappy with the results. 
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