Sales Tax Compliance Consulting Services
Once you’ve determined where you have nexus (or a taxable presence), how do you make sure you’re collecting, remitting and filing the correct taxes to the correct states? This is where sales tax compliance comes in. It refers to the act of timely filing sales tax returns with all the various filing jurisdictions.
While it may seem easy to begin filing sales tax returns, there are many things for companies to consider before they can begin filing correctly, including nexus creation dates in every state, taxability of products in every state, retroactive exposure and remediation activities and proper registration. Sales tax compliance is not just simply a case of “sign up and set it and forget it” as many software companies will have you believe.
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We embrace software to assist with tax compliance, but we also apply human knowledge and experience to help our clients get to the right answers and remain in compliance with laws across the country. If that sounds good, we invite you to have a conversation about compliance! Click here to book an appointment.
Our Expertise in Sales Tax Compliance
Expert Guidance on Nexus Determinations
Our team provides accurate assessments of nexus creation dates, including economic nexus, ensuring companies comply with state tax laws from the beginning of their business activities.
Tailored Registration Assistance
We guide clients through the online registration process in different states, ensuring proper compliance with varying registration requirements and helping them navigate the complexities of multi-state sales tax regulations.
Efficient Tax Rate Calculations
By integrating tax rate calculations into their sales/accounting software, we help companies accurately determine tax rates during sales transactions, ensuring compliance and avoiding calculation errors that can lead to penalties.
Comprehensive Taxability Analysis
Our sales tax compliance experts assist companies with determining the taxability of goods and services in each state, enabling them to apply the correct tax treatment to each product/service and minimize the risk of non-compliance.
Timely and Accurate Filing Support
We ensure companies meet filing frequency and due date requirements, offering support in filing monthly, quarterly, or annual returns accurately and on time to avoid penalties and maintain compliance with state tax laws.
What Our Clients Say About Us
As a Tax Professional for a Fortune 500 company in the SF Bay Area, I’ve worked with Bill Loew’s team for over 10 years in the areas of Audit Defense, Reverse Audits and Tax Research. In addition to their technical expertise, the Miles Team is friendly, professional, and highly motivated to help clients achieve significant tax savings. Bill and the Miles Team continue to be a trusted and valued business partner that assist me in efficiently and effectively manage the growing complexities of multi-state sales/use tax compliance obligations.Tax Director
Sales tax isn’t an area of competency for most CPA’s. In talking with Monika and the Miles Consulting team, you can see their breadth of knowledge and experience in sales tax consulting. They are also quick to respond, are helpful, organized, and great at taking cumbersome compliance work off our plate.Corporate Controller, Technology Company
Our experience with the Miles team is that they engage in detailed research, close reading of the law and a savvy navigation of the gray areas where the law meets the business operations. This is often tricky and you have to be aware of risk mitigation, particularly in the SaaS industry, where things can be a little unclear with respect to sales tax. Tax Director, SaaS Company
Frequently Asked Questions About Sales Tax Compliance
Sales Tax Compliance involves timely filing of sales tax returns with various jurisdictions to ensure correct collection and remittance of taxes. It is crucial for maintaining compliance with state tax laws and avoiding penalties.
We provide expert guidance on nexus determinations, including economic nexus, considering when businesses started operations in each state to help them comply with sales tax obligations accurately.
Companies should evaluate nexus determinations, registration processes, tax rates calculation, taxability of goods/services, filing frequency, and due dates to ensure they are ready to file sales tax returns accurately.
We offer tailored assistance in the online registration process for various states, ensuring companies meet registration requirements and comply with diverse state tax regulations effectively.
We leverage automation software integrated with human expertise to calculate, collect, and remit sales tax accurately, ensuring businesses maintain compliance and efficiency in their tax processes.
Yes, we help companies evaluate the taxability of each product/service by state, enabling them to apply the correct tax treatment and reduce the risk of non-compliance in their sales transactions.
We guide companies in meeting filing frequency and due date requirements, assisting them in completing and filing monthly, quarterly, or annual returns promptly to avoid penalties and comply with state tax laws.
Manual filing involves individual tax return filings, automated software solutions focus on minimizing human interaction, while working with compliance providers offers a combination of software efficiency and human expertise for more complex transactions.
We evaluate factors such as business size, transaction complexity, and budget to recommend the most suitable sales tax compliance approach, whether it’s manual filing, automated software solutions, or working with compliance providers, based on clients’ specific requirements and operational dynamics.
Yes, we help identify and address retroactive exposure issues, including remediation activities post-identification, to ensure companies rectify compliance gaps and minimize potential liabilities.
Integrating tax rate calculations ensures accurate tax determination at the point of sale, reduces errors, and helps companies comply with varying state tax rates, enhancing efficiency and compliance in sales transactions.
Our team provides guidance on navigating the intricacies of filing sales tax returns with different jurisdictions, ensuring companies meet compliance requirements and avoid penalties across various states.
We combine software automation with human intelligence to provide in-depth analysis, strategic guidance, and personalized support, ensuring accurate tax compliance, solutions to complex tax issues, and regulatory adherence.
Yes, we help companies understand and comply with state-specific due dates and filing frequencies, ensuring timely submission of sales tax returns to meet jurisdictional requirements and avoid late penalties.
We continuously monitor and stay updated on changes in state tax laws and regulations, providing clients with insights and guidance to navigate evolving compliance requirements and ensure regulatory adherence.
Yes, we offer post-implementation support to help clients maintain compliance, address any tax-related issues, and optimize their sales tax processes through ongoing assistance and guidance from our team.
We tailor our approach to address the specific taxability requirements of unique product lines or industries, providing customized solutions that align with the specialized tax treatment needed, ensuring accurate tax compliance and reducing the risk of non-compliance for businesses with diverse product offerings.
Our team works closely with clients to determine the most cost-effective sales tax compliance solution based on their needs, offering transparent pricing options and tailored services to optimize tax management within budget constraints.
Yes, we offer support in sales tax audits, preparing clients for audits, assisting in data collection, and providing expert guidance throughout the audit process to help companies navigate and address any audit findings effectively.
We adhere to strict confidentiality protocols, maintain the highest standards of data security, and ensure compliance with privacy regulations to safeguard client information throughout the sales tax compliance engagement.
Our services cater to businesses of all sizes and industry sectors, providing customized sales tax compliance solutions tailored to meet the unique needs and operational requirements of each client, ensuring effective tax management.
Yes, our team conducts thorough assessments to identify and mitigate potential sales tax exposure, enabling businesses to address compliance gaps proactively, reduce liabilities, and enhance overall tax compliance strategies.
We work closely with clients to understand their operational goals, assess regulatory requirements, and develop customized sales tax compliance strategies that align with their objectives, ensuring effective tax management and compliance.
By combining automation software with human intelligence, we offer a comprehensive approach that enhances compliance efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory adherence, providing clients with tailored solutions to complex tax challenges.
Prospective clients can reach out to us through our website or directly contact us to schedule an initial consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss their specific sales tax compliance needs, outline tailored solutions, and determine the next steps to initiate a partnership for sales tax compliance support. Our team is ready to provide expert guidance, personalized solutions, and ongoing support to help businesses achieve efficient, accurate, and compliant sales tax management.
