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HELP! THE STATE WANTS TO CONDUCT A SALES TAX AUDIT

Cost Free
Presentation Length 1.0 hour

Recorded DateJanuary 22, 2019
CPE:Not available
(archived webinars do not offer CPE credits)
Subject AreaTaxes (Sales Tax)
Course LevelBasic
Course Description

Getting a notice from a State indicating you have been selected for a sales and use tax audit can be quite scary.  This webinar will provide guidance on what to expect, how to minimize your risk, what to expect of the auditor, and when to provide credits.  We will also discuss the various sampling methodologies that could be employed during the audit.
 
Key points:
•    Reduce Audit Risk
•    The Auditor’s Role and Responsibility
•    The Audit Process
•    Sampling Methodologies
 
Join us to learn best practices for handling a sales and use tax audit; such as preparing for the audit, gathering evidence, negotiating with auditors, and reviewing the work papers.
 

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Testimonials

Lee Hamilton (Self Employed)

"I found the webinar very helpful in regards to how I might better document and accrue for consumer's use tax obligations prior to being audited. This is a very good webinar."
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Nancy Fellin Cuddy (Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.)

"Melissa, I loved your very informative presentation! Your enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject matter were on display during this excellent webinar!"
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Nicole Wood (American Licorice Company)

"This speaker did an amazing job in presenting the information efficiently and thoroughly. She was extremely knowledgeable and an excellent communicator."
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Cecilia Miller (HR Blick. Seasonal)

"I totally enjoyed the seminar. I don't see sales tax in my office, but I am hoping to get to work in an office that does it someday. Love it."
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LESLIE WALSH (H&R BLOCK)

"I've not been involved in an active audit before. T.his will help me be better prepared to help my tax clients and take some of the fear away"
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Ronald Jelley (Pinnacle CPA Professional Services)

"Very informative and thorough outline of the state sales tax audit process and how businesses can prepare to minimize audit difficulties."
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Janet Cadena (Janet Cadena)

"Very good webinar. Covered everything from start to finish on the steps of a sales tax audit. Thank you!"
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Geoffrey Huseas (Kohler & Eyre CPAs)

"If you want to reduce your stress about an audit, this is a must see webinar. Thank you!"
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Melissa Myers

TaxMatrix
VP-Operations
mmyers@taxmatrix.com
7172605998

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Melissa J-L Myers, CMI is the VP-Operations at TaxMatrix.  Her career includes preparing reverse audits, assisting with audit defense preparing nexus surveys, compiling transactional analysis reports, preparing voluntary disclosure agreements, conducting managed compliance audits, and assisting clients with obtaining multi-state compliance for sales and use tax.  She is also an experienced sales and use tax presenter.  Mrs. Myers graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.  When she’s not focusing on sales and use tax for her clients, she’s enjoying quality time with her husband and three children.

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