Florida – Owe State Sales Tax , Audit Help – Unfiled, Late Sales & Use Tax – Local Florida Firm

February 11, 2013
Written by: Fresh Start Tax


 

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We are comprised of tax attorneys, certified public accountants, and former government agents.
We were over 60 years of working for the federal government in the local, district, and regional offices.
For firm has over 206 years of professional tax experience.
We have helped hundreds and hundreds of taxpayers living in the state of Florida resolve state sales  and use tax issues.
Whether you owe back sales or use tax or you have late or unfiled or late tax returns we can go ahead and immediately and permanently resolve your Florida State tax issue.
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Whether you owe sales and use tax or you are going through a sales tax audit call us today and we can take the stress and worry are the situation for you.
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Florida Sales Tax Audits

As the State of Florida  states that  a tax audit should be an educational experience to provide an understanding of your responsibilities and rights under Florida tax laws. It should not be a frustrating, time-consuming experience. Although an Sales  Tax and Use audit is an enforcement tool to ensure tax compliance, it can help businesses identify and correct bookkeeping problems that could cause additional tax liabilities.
The Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to help you avoid penalties and interest that result when you do not pay your taxes correctly or on time.
 

Why Are Taxpayers Audited?

The State of  Florida audits taxpayers to:
• Enforce Florida tax laws uniformly,
• Deter tax evasion,
• Promote voluntary compliance,
• Educate taxpayers.
 
 

Most filed tax returns are correct and accepted by the State

 

While the State of Florida accepts most tax returns as filed, the State audits some tax returns to verify accuracy and evaluate compliance.

State Tax 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 was your tax return selected for a State tax audit?

 
The strategies for selecting a business or individual to audit vary from tax to tax. Here are some examples of sources used to identify a potential audit candidate:
a. Internal Revenue Service information.
b. Information sharing programs with other states or other state agencies.
c. Computer-based random selection.
d. Analysis of Florida tax return information.
e. Business publications, periodicals, journals, and directories.
 

What Happens During  a Florida State Sales and Use Tax Audit?

 

The State conducts two types of audits:

1. those done in States offices (desk audits), and
2. those done at your place of business (field audits).
We use paper or electronic records to complete an audit (see “What is e-Auditing?”).
 

Major tax audits

 
Generally, we will audit a major tax, such as sales and use or corporate income, along with related taxes, such as local option or emergency excise.
The auditor begins by mailing you a Notification of Intent to Audit Books and Records (Form DR-840 or CA-I).
This notice identifies the audit period and taxes to be examined. The auditor will also inform you of the records you will need to provide.
The types of records needed may include, but are not limited to: federal income tax returns, Florida tax returns, depreciation schedules, general ledgers and journals, property records, cash receipt and disbursement journals, purchase and sales journals, sales tax exemption or resale certificates, and documentation to verify amounts entered on tax returns.
You may receive a questionnaire to assess the potential for an electronic audit.
 

Record-keeping for the State of Florida

You must keep your records for 3 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.
 

If you fail to show up for a Florida State sales or use tax audit

If you fail to have or show up with tax records the State will estimate your Sales Tax.
 

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  • Same Day IRS Tax Representation
  • Offers in Compromise or IRS Tax Debt Settlements
  • Immediate Release of IRS Bank Levies or IRS Wage Garnishments
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  • IRS Hardships Cases or Unable to Pay
  • Payment Plans, Installment Agreements, Structured agreements
  • Abatement of Penalties and Interest
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  • Owe State Sales Tax, Unfiled, Late Sales and Use Tax

 
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  • Our staff has collectively over 205 years of Professional IRS Tax Representation Experience
  • On staff, Board Certified Tax Attorney’s, IRS Tax Lawyers, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents,
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  • Former IRS Agents, Managers and Instructors with over 60 years experience  in the local, district and regional IRS offices.
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