State and Local Tax (SALT)

We help you optimize state and local tax planning, become and remain compliant, capture opportunities, and mitigate risks in today’s dynamic multistate tax environment. We’re well-versed in the complexities of sales and use taxes, as well as business activity taxes such as income, franchise, and gross receipts taxes, and we provide tailored solutions to address your unique business needs.

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How We Help You 

We understand your business, where you’ve been, and where you want to go. 

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Identify Key Tax Opportunities and Risks

We identify key opportunities and risks related to multistate taxes, from income and gross receipt taxes to sales and property taxes. 

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Customized Tax Strategy for Your Business

We collaborate with you to create a customized plan for your business.

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Compliance Support and Filing Assistance

By filing on your behalf and preparing the requisite returns and filings, we’ll handle your compliance obligations.  

Our Services

Nexus Studies

Understand your company’s physical and economic presence across states to determine income tax, sales/use tax, and other multistate tax obligations. Our analysis identifies exemption opportunities and high-risk jurisdictions and recommends resolutions in non-compliant jurisdiction(s) based on your company’s facts and circumstances.

Gross Receipt Taxes

We’ll register and prepare state and local gross receipts taxes levied on your business revenue (usually in addition to income taxes). Return preparation includes tax classification analysis, tax base calculations, including apportionment, and application of any exemptions.

Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs)

Take a proactive approach to resolving state and local non-compliance issues by voluntarily approaching the applicable taxing authority before they send you a notice of non-compliance. VDAs generally result in costly penalties being waived or abated, and a limited look-back period based on the applicable statute of limitations.

Comprehensive SALT Support

We provide full-service coverage spanning complex tax regimes across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and thousands of local municipalities. Our SALT team can support your needs around multistate income taxes, franchise taxes, sales/use taxes, local privilege/business taxes, and business personal property taxes.

State & Local Tax Due Diligence

We perform comprehensive reviews during mergers, acquisitions, or financing rounds to identify potential multistate tax exposures. This includes analyzing tax attributes, apportionment factors, and any unreported liabilities of the target entity.

Multistate Tax Controversy and Audit Defense

Our experienced representation protects your interests during state tax audits, appeals, and other controversies, including documentation preparation, support, and negotiations with the jurisdiction.

Assess Your Sales Tax Compliance Exposure

Uncover potential sales tax compliance risks with our complimentary quick assessment tool. Spend five minutes to evaluate your company’s compliance exposure level, especially if you’re experiencing: 

  • Sales in a growing number of states 
  • Employees in multiple states (e.g., remote workers) 
  • New business or product launches 
  • Mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations 
  • Rapid revenue growth 
  • Geographic expansion 

NEWS, EVENTS, AND INSIGHTS

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FAQs

What does it mean to have nexus in a jurisdiction?

“Nexus” is the minimum connection required for a jurisdiction (state, city, or county) to impose a tax, such as income and sales taxes. Nexus can be established through physical presence (office, facility, or employees) or economic (sales or transaction volume) activities in a given jurisdiction. 

Does the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair affect my company?

Before Wayfair, a seller needed physical presence to trigger nexus in a state. Now, mere sales into a state can trigger economic nexus. For sales tax purposes, economic nexus threshold has been passed in every state that collects sales tax as of today. To learn more about this topic, read our article here. 

What is the impact of not understanding our company’s state filing obligations?

Not understanding your company’s multistate filing obligations can increase the risk of non-compliance and increase the tax burden on the business. Non-compliance often results in penalties and interest. In the case of sales tax, it can additionally shift the tax burden from your customers to the business. 

We’re thinking about selling the business. What multistate tax considerations should be evaluated? 

You should consider: 

  • Where the company has nexus 
  • The jurisdictions where the company currently files income and/or sales tax returns 
  • The jurisdictions where the company has nexus but has not been filing the necessary income and/or sales returns 

For more information, read our blog. 

Do we need professional assistance during an income, sales, or property tax audit?  

Professional help is recommended for complex audits. Your team may be able to address simple issues, but professional tax advice will help you navigate the audit process efficiently and understand the potential tax implications of your audit response.  Additionally, your SALT professionals should advocate for you throughout the audit process to achieve the best outcome. If you need assistance, reach out to our SALT team. 

Connect With Our Team.

Contact us today to learn more about our State and Local Tax services.