As your company expands, grows or relocates, Mauldin & Jenkins’ experienced SALT specialists possess the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complicated multi-state tax laws, allowing you to focus on the business at hand. Our CPAs work collaboratively with businesses to uncover and address state and local tax issues. Whether you have been selected for a tax audit or are eager to be proactive in your SALT planning, our experienced professionals can help.
our salt services include:
Outsourced Tax Return Preparation and Filing
Using calculation information by jurisdiction to complete, file, and pay a return in required jurisdictions.
Comprehensive Nexus Study
Analysis of operations, sales, and purchases to determine what tax obligations exist by jurisdiction. The study includes income, franchise, and sales and use tax.
Product Taxability Review
Review of products sold or purchased to determine taxability by jurisdiction.
Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA)
Assistance in participation in state Voluntary Disclosure Agreement programs to disclose unpaid/underpaid liabilities.
Sales and Use Tax calculations at the time of transaction (software calculation)
Ongoing Sales and Use Tax advisory and review services
Gathering exemption certificates and monitoring expiration dates, renewing as needed
Registering the business as a seller in state or local jurisdictions, typically resulting in an assignment of a registration number
An in-depth audit of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets (internal audit of what you are buying and selling as well as the process)
Examination of an audit done by a state auditor to indicate agreement or disagreement, which may find overpayment of sales tax in the actual audit
Reviewing accounts payable to identify overpaid sales tax and filing refund requests/returns
Managing a client’s audit from start to finish so the client does not have to interact with the auditor
Facilitation of a simulated state audit to determine potential exposure
There are a number of complex tax compliance requirements that multi-state companies face. It is important to understand and comply with these rules in order to avoid costly SALT assessments down the road. To learn more about the proactive steps you can take, contact us.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"The services provided by Mauldin & Jenkins have been excellent. Specifically, Jeff Dorris helped us successfully navigate through a significant sales tax project. He took the time to fully understand our needs and provided straight-forward guidance. Jeff is very knowledgeable, thorough and truly a pleasure to work with, and I recommend him without reservation."
-Scott Skipper, Accounting Manager - City of North Port, FL
"Jeff Dorris and the entire M&J team have been extremely helpful in getting Sunnyland Farms compliant with new sales tax requirements following the Wayfair decision. They have taken the time to not only understand the complexities of our business but also help us code all of our products correctly for all state and local tax jurisdictions. Trying to do these tasks without their assistance and guidance would have been virtually impossible. I would highly recommend engaging Jeff and his team to assist with any sales tax issues."
-Alex Willson, COO of Sunnyland Farms, Inc.
Webinars
sales tax evolution: 2nd Anniversary of Wayfair
Wayfair forever changed sales tax. Your company's ability to understand and fully comply with your sales tax collection and filing requirements can be the difference between accelerated growth or large tax assessments. Failure to adhere to the rules can result in significant loss of time and revenue as well as significant state audits.
What are your obligations? How can you manage the additional complexities? What information will you need? Is there a better way to handle this? Join us during this 30-minute webinar to learn the answer to these questions and more.
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sales tax and your georgia agribusiness webinar
In this 30 minute webinar, you will get a better understanding of your potential multi-state sales tax obligations and how we can help. Other key takeaways will include discussions on the Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemptions (GATE) program, manufacturing exemptions for your Agribusiness, and other unique ways to minimize your state tax burden.
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