The Inside Scoop of Sales and Use Tax Audits (OnDemand Webinar)

$219.00

SKU: 408659EAU

Description

Course Description

Gain a better understanding of what to expect during a sales and use tax audit and how to respond to an auditor’s request.

States rely on sales and use tax audits to ensure compliance among registered taxpayers. With the rise of remote sellers post-Wayfair, states are auditing more than ever to ensure applicable businesses are registered and are complying with sales and use tax collection rules and regulations.

It is now more important than ever to understand the entire process, from selection through appeals, and how to expertly navigate a Sales and Use Tax audit. This course will give you the inside scoop on how to identify the important factors involved in state sales and use tax audits and how to communicate and work with taxing jurisdictions.

The material will assist you with addressing the initial audit letter and guide you on how to best respond to an audit inquiry. You will be educated on the right reference tools to consider when undergoing a sales and use tax audit and how to be better prepared overall.

Learning Objectives

– You will be able to describe how sales and use tax audits function from start to finish.
– You will be able to discuss the importance of proper documentation.
– You will be able to identify areas where your client or business may have tax exposure on a sales and use tax audit.
– You will be able to recognize why meeting critical timelines is essential when it comes to discussions with taxing jurisdictions.

Presenter: Daniel Thompson, CPA, CMI, Thompson Tax LLC
Credits*: AIPB, Enrolled Agents, CPE
Time of program 100 min, 1 pm ET
Date of program August 13

Pre-Audit
• Steps to Take Before You Receive an Audit Letter
• Audit Letter/Power of Attorney Form
• Steps to Be Taken Once You Receive a ‘Love Letter’ From the State
• Audit Questionnaire
• Preliminary Review of Audit Records

Audit
• Audit Approaches
• Wayfair Impact
• Fixed Assets
• Expense Items
• Sales Tax
• Exemption Certificates
• Timeline

Audit Wrap-Up
• Review Audit Results
• Know Your Rights for Protest
• Penalty Abatement
• Future Compliance

Industry-Specific Audit Issues
• Service Industry
• Contractors
• Wholesalers
• Retailers
• Restaurants
• Manufacturing

AIPB ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Mary Jo Dolson, CPA-Marcum LLP, Mark Thomas – Marcum LLP