State of Florida Sales Tax Audit Affordable Experts

 
 
We are a Florida tax firm that specializes in the state of Florida sales tax audits. We have been in private practice in Florida since 1982 and we are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
We are staffed with tax attorneys, tax lawyers, certified public accountants, enrolled agents, and former agents who are sales tax experts.
Our firm has a total of 206 years of total tax experience and can help you with any state of Florida matter concerning the Internal Revenue Service.
You can contact us today for free initial consultation and speak directly to Affordable Sales Tax Expert attorneys, CPAs or former agents. We are the affordable tax firm.
 

Why Are Taxpayers and Businesses Audited by the State of Florida, Department of Revenue:

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The state of Florida Department of revenue audits taxpayers for four major reasons:
1. Enforce Florida tax laws uniformly,
2. Deter tax evasion,
3. Promote voluntary compliance,
4. Educate taxpayers.
 

The Non-Filer Program

 
One of the chief priorities with the state of Florida Department of revenue is to go after those individuals and businesses who have failed to pay sales tax. With Florida being such a transient area and businesses opening up in closing the state of Florida launches new programs and every fiscal year to go after non-filers and to close the tax gap that exists.
The state launches several programs every year to sales tax cheats and to attempt to launch criminal investigations against those individuals and businesses who fail to pay over sales tax that have been collected. If you have not filed your past due tax returns is in your best interest to contact us today to get you back in the program.
 

The State of Florida excepts most tax returns as accurate.

 
The state of Florida accepts most tax returns as filed, they audit some returns to verify accuracy and evaluate compliance.
Sales and Use Tax Audits do not always result in the taxpayer owing additional tax, penalty or interest.
The State tax auditor may adjust a credit carryover or correct distribution without assessing additional tax.
 

Why are Taxpayers Selected for State Tax Audit?

 
Audit Methods
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.

Types of Records You will Need to Provide for the Sales Tax Audit

 
 
When the State of Florida notifies you of our intent to audit, they will also tell you what records you will need to provide.
The types of records may include, but are not limited to:
1. General ledgers and journals
2. Cash receipt and disbursement journals
3. Purchase and sales journals
4. Sales tax exemption or resale certificates
5. Florida tax returns
6. Federal tax returns
7. Depreciation schedules
8. Property records
9. Other documentation to verify amounts entered on tax returns.
 
 

Record Keeping Requirement

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

Yes, you have taxpayers Rights During an Sales Tax Audits ?

 
The Florida Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights provides protection for taxpayers’ privacy and assets during their interactions with Revenue employees.
Your rights include:
1. The right to fair treatment.
2. The right to get available information and prompt, accurate responses to your questions.
3. The right to have the Department begin and complete its audit in a timely manner after we notify you of our intent to audit.
4. 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.
 

If you do this yourself, Can you Request Technical Assistance During the Audit?

 
 
When there are transactions or issues for which the tax consequences are questionable, you may ask for a written statement of our position any time during the audit. Our office of Technical Assistance and Dispute Resolution will issue a Technical Assistance Advisement (TAA), which is binding on the Department. For more information, read “Requesting Advice During an Audit.”
We encourage you to use our Tax Law Library to research the issue before requesting technical assistance.
 

What Happens When the Sales Tax Audit is Complete?

 
After your Sales Tax audit is complete, you can review the audit findings and proposed changes to your tax liability.  The auditor will give you a copy of the work papers and explain your rights, including deadlines for filing protests.
 

If you agree

 
If you agree with the audit findings, we expect you to pay the amount due in full.  If you cannot pay in full we can work payment plans or installment arrangements out with the state of Florida sales tax division. You have the right to protest the proposed changes if you disagree with them.
 
 

Florida’s voluntary disclosure program

 
Florida’s voluntary disclosure program allows a taxpayer to report previously unpaid or underpaid tax liabilities for any tax administered by the Department of Revenue.
It is the taxpayer’s opportunity to voluntarily pay these taxes without being penalized.
 

Who is eligible?

 
Anyone who has any tax liability for a tax administered by the Florida Department of Revenue and who has not been previously contacted by the Department concerning the liability.
Disclosures relating to delinquencies or deficiencies that are obvious and would routinely generate a billing if not otherwise self-disclosed are not eligible for the program.
 

What are the benefits to the taxpayer?

 
When the tax and interest liabilities have been paid, all penalties will be waived unless tax has been collected and not remitted. In those instances, a five percent penalty will be imposed, unless reasonable cause is presented.
 

How far back will Sales Tax Agents look?

 
Three years immediately preceding the postmark date of the voluntary disclosure request. Failure to take advantage of this program could result in the Department holding the taxpayer liable for the applicable (longer) limitation periods of the relevant taxes.
 

What taxes are eligible?

 
All taxes administered by the Department of Revenue are eligible, including (but not limited to):
 

• Communications services,

• Corporate income,

• Documentary stamp,

• Estate,

• Fuel taxes,

• Governmental leasehold intangible personal property tax,

• Gross receipts tax on utility services,

• Insurance premium taxes, surcharges, and fees.

• Local option tourist development taxes administered by Department of Revenue,

• Motor vehicle warranty fee (“lemon law).

 
 
Call us today to learn more about state of Florida sales tax issues. You can speak directly to tax attorneys, tax lawyers, CPAs and former agents.
We are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau in private practice since 1982 right here in Florida.
We are the affordable sales tax experts.
 

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