State and Local Tax Regulations are Complex and Ever-ChangingHere are some state and local tax "Dos and Don'ts" to position your company for the best outcome.Don't Continue to Overpay Taxes to the State SALT IconDon’t Continue to Overpay Taxes to the StateStart the process of lowering your tax liability immediately. Identify areas where you’ve been paying too much and setup protocols and processes so you can avoid these pitfalls in the future.
Don't Risk Impacts to Future Business Transactions SALT IconDon’t Risk Impacts to Future Business TransactionsThe nature of state and local tax codes are so complex that few businesses are 100% compliant. Most companies do not have the internal resources to dedicate to this area of compliance. Hire a trusted advisor with specialized expertise who can help you identify risk areas and prepare for the future.
Do Collect Refunds and Minimize Future Liabilities SALT IconDo Collect Refunds and Minimize Future LiabilitiesIf you can identify areas where you have historically overpaid, your company will be entitled to a tax refund. And even if you’ve historically underpaid, you can minimize your future tax liabilities now by making the necessary adjustments to your procedures.
Know How These Taxes Affect Your Business SALT IconDo Relax, Because You Now Know How These Taxes Affect Your Business Armed with the knowledge and expertise of a trusted partner, you no longer have to fear the unknown. And because you’ve put procedures in place to make administration easier, you can spend your time and energy focused on your business priorities.
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Download Full StorySALT Consulting ServicesSales and Use TaxDid you know there are more than 9,000 unique taxing jurisdictions throughout the United States? We help businesses stay compliant while paying only the minimal amount of tax legally due. We provide:Reverse AuditsAudit Defense and AppealsNexus Survey and Taxability MatricesVoluntary DisclosuresLearn More About Sales and Use Tax Kelsey Althoff Sales and Use Tax ExpertKelsey AlthoffSales and Use Tax ExpertTalk to an ExpertUnclaimed PropertyAll companies, no matter size or structure, have a responsibility to report unclaimed obligations. We help companies get compliant and stay compliant with:Analytic ReviewAnnual ReportingAudit Defense and VDA AssistanceDevelopment of Policies & ProceduresLearn More About Unclaimed Property Eric Mauldin Unclaimed Property Tax ExpertEric MauldinUnclaimed Property ExpertTalk to an ExpertReal Property TaxProper analysis is critical to estimating fair and equitable taxable values. Additionally, many property owners are unaware of available incentives, abatements, and exemptions. Managing the process of valuing your properties, filing appeals, and budgeting can be time consuming and complex. Our Real Property team strives to ensure fair, reasonable, and equitable assessments through:Opportunity AnalysisAcquisition ReviewsAssessment AppealsAdditional ServicesLearn More About Real Property Tax Mike Ginski State & Local Tax ExpertMike GinskiState & Local Tax ExpertTalk to an ExpertPersonal Property TaxPersonal property taxes can be a significant tax burden that may even exceed a company’s federal and state income tax burden. Many organizations do not have the internal resources to stay current with the ever-changing complexities of personal property tax compliance. We help companies effectively manage the process and achieve the lowest assessment possible with:Refund AnalysisAppeals AssistanceAudit DefenseAnnual ComplianceLearn More About Personal Property Tax Megan Lusby Personal Property Tax ExpertMegan LusbyPersonal Property Tax ExpertTalk to an ExpertBusiness Licenses & GrossReceipts TaxMany local jurisdictions require companies to register for a business license, and these local business license requirements are often overlooked. The fees associated with the local business license registrations and renewals range from a nominal fee to a fee that is based on gross receipts. We help businesses stop overpaying by providing:Refund AnalysisAudit DefenseVoluntary DisclosuresLearn More About Business Licenses & Gross Receipts Chris Tracy State and Local Tax ExpertChris TracyState & Local Tax ExpertTalk to an ExpertWhat Our Clients are SayingGEA Systems North America: Engineering for a Better WorldServices Provided Compliance S&UT & PPT Consulting Audit Defense
GEA Systems North AmericaDoug Brown, Tax ManagerI want to thank Clearview for immediately being on the ground and assuming responsibility for our compliance and consulting needs. With Clearview leading the effort while I was away, our management team quickly grew comfortable with Clearview's capabilities and quality of the work product, which was essential given the challenging circumstances the company had encountered. We will not hesitate to again choose Clearview should a future need arise or to recommend the firm to other companies.
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Northern Safety Co, Inc.Martha Moorehead, ControllerOur company has been working with Clearview Group for several years for our unclaimed property reporting and compliance. They have done a tremendous job bringing our company into compliance with all states, as well as the required reporting for each of the states. As part of our services, they work with us through each of our annual report filings, including required due diligence. They always keep our company informed on any regulation changes. Eric and his team have made this process very easy for us. We trust Clearview with all of our unclaimed property reporting needs.
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Kent CartridgeJon Freund, Vice PresidentOur company started working with Clearview in the context of direct to consumer sales. We were advised as to the necessary reporting, potential tools to evaluate, and the risks in non-compliance - all things that were extremely valuable to us then and still are now. We were able to obtain significant information that helped us chart a course for the future. Since that time, we've transitioned other work to Clearview and the results are the same. They complete tasks faster than we expect and they sometimes ask questions that we haven't been asked before. We are really happy to be working with Clearview!
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Webb Mason MarketingRichard Barbato, Jr, CFOI just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the help with our sales tax returns and other work you have done for us over the last few months. From what I hear from my accounting manager, your SALT team is great to work with, and they have made this transition very easy. You run a great group. We value your support and consulting expertise.
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