Fresh Start Tax LLC      A Florida Based Professional Tax Firm specializing in Florida State Sales Tax Audits of every type.

If you are having any issues with the Department of Revenue, Florida Sales Tax, call us for immediate tax help.

Our firm has over 140 years experience in dealing with the State of Florida and other government agencies. We are one of Florida’s most experienced tax firms in dealing with tax audits and collections.

We have over 60 years of working directly for the government.

Call us for a free consultation. Video conferencing available.

Why Are Taxpayers Audited?

We audit taxpayers to:

• Enforce Florida tax laws uniformly.
• Deter tax evasion.
• Promote voluntary compliance.
• Educate taxpayers.

While we accept most tax returns as filed, we audit some returns to verify accuracy and evaluate compliance. Audits do not always result in the taxpayer owing additional tax, penalty or interest.

The auditor may adjust a credit carryover or correct distribution without assessing additional tax.  The auditor may even determine that a refund is due.

How Are Taxpayers Selected for Audit?

The methods for selecting a business or individual to audit vary from tax to tax.

Here are some examples of sources we use to identify a potential audit candidate:

• Internal Revenue Service information.
• Information sharing programs with other states and state agencies.
• Computer-based random selection.
• Analysis of Florida tax return information.
• Business publications, periodicals, journals, and directories.

What Types of Records Will I Need to Provide?

When we notify you of our intent to audit, we will also tell you what records you will need to provide.

The types of records may include, but are not limited to:

• General ledgers and journals
• Cash receipt and disbursement journals
• Purchase and sales journals
• Sales tax exemption or resale certificates
• Florida tax returns
• Federal tax returns
• Depreciation schedules
• Property records
• Other documentation to verify amounts entered on tax returns

You must keep your records for three years since an audit can extend back that far.  The Department may audit for periods longer than three years if you did not file, or filed a substantially incorrect return or payment.

What Are My Rights During an Audit?

The Florida Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights provides protection for taxpayers’ privacy and property during their interactions with Revenue employees.  Your rights include:

• The right to fair treatment.
• The right to get available information and prompt, accurate responses to your questions.
• The right to have the Department begin and complete its audit in a timely manner after we notify you of our intent to audit.
• The right to get simple, nontechnical statements which explain the reason for audit selection and the procedures, remedies, and rights available during audit, appeals, and collection proceedings.

Our Company Resume: ( Since 1982 )

• Our staff has over 135 years of professional tax representation experience collectively
• On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
• Former IRS Managers, Instructors and Trainers
• Highest Rating by the Better Business Bureau “A”
• Extremely ethical and moral
• Fast, affordable, and economical
• Licensed to practice in all 50 States
• Premium on client communication
• Nationally Recognized Veteran Former IRS Agent
• Nationally Recognized Published Tax Expert
• As heard on 90.3 FM Monthly Radio Show, You and the IRS