Tax Solutions

State and Local Tax

State and Local Tax Services

Managing your business’s state and local tax exposure has never been more difficult. As e-commerce has become more prevalent, states and municipalities are aggressively seeking to claim those tax dollars. The trend toward state taxation of e-commerce is changing the playing field and making multistate taxation even more complex.

Bennett Thrasher’s state and local tax (SALT) experts simplify tax compliance for our clients and provide proactive tax strategies that navigate the ever-changing SALT landscape, taking advantage of opportunities that will reduce your state and local tax burdens.

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Bennett Thrasher believes in serving our clients by building trust through insight and involvement.

If you’re looking for a partner to help mitigate your risks in this increasingly uncertain tax environment, our state and local tax experts can help. Contact Stephen Bradshaw, DiAndria Green, Brian Sengson, or Peter Stathopoulos or to schedule a consultation.

Simplifying State & Local Taxes

Simplifying State & Local Taxes

Staying ahead of state and local tax developments takes time and effort. Our state and local tax advisors ensure you and your business are taking the proper measures by:

  • Identifying tax exposure in all 50 states and the District of Columbia
  • Reducing effective state tax rates through planning and restructuring, tax credits, refunds, and exemptions
  • Conducting sales and income tax nexus studies, liability calculations, and remediations
  • Reducing prior period tax exposure by negotiating with state tax authorities through voluntary disclosure agreements
  • Negotiating economic incentive packages for business expansions and relocations
  • Resolving state and local tax disputes, from administrative appeals to audits

SMART Compliance

SMART Sales Tax Compliance

Tracking the state and local tax trends, policies, and regulations across the U.S. can be overwhelming for any business. But we like to remind our clients that complexity creates opportunity.

Our team helps you navigate the process of sales tax automation, from selecting the right sales tax automated software solution to implementing it into your accounting systems. Our SMART Compliance services include:

  • Helping you select and implement the sales tax software best suited for your business
  • Advising on best practice procedures to build around the software
  • Maintaining the software on your behalf or training your employees in how to use the software effectively

By combining BT’s sales tax compliance knowledge with the software solution that’s right for your business, together we can manage your exposure with ease and confidence.

SALT Credits & Incentives

SALT Credits & Incentives

Many states offer generous credits and incentives that your business may qualify for. Our state and local tax experts can help identify and recommend relevant credits and incentives via a complimentary assessment. Credits and incentives we can assist with include:

Hiring, Retraining, and Investment Tax Credits

If your business is growing or looking to relocate, the capital investment that’s necessary to do so may be a deterrent. Fortunately, many states, cities, and counties provide tax incentives to help offset the payroll or infrastructure costs of relocating — through credits, deductions, rebates, or refunds. Our state and local tax advisors specialize in these tax incentives calculations, and we can help maximize your incentives.

Property Tax Reductions or Abatements

Property tax doesn’t have to be a fixed operating expense. If the taxable assessed value of your business’s real or personal property is higher than its current fair market value, we can help you by:

  • Challenging the assessment, and/or
  • Taking advantage of abatements, exemptions, and other tax-mitigation opportunities.

Simplifying State & Local Taxes

Simplifying State & Local Taxes

Staying ahead of state and local tax developments takes time and effort. Our state and local tax advisors ensure you and your business are taking the proper measures by:

  • Identifying tax exposure in all 50 states and the District of Columbia
  • Reducing effective state tax rates through planning and restructuring, tax credits, refunds, and exemptions
  • Conducting sales and income tax nexus studies, liability calculations, and remediations
  • Reducing prior period tax exposure by negotiating with state tax authorities through voluntary disclosure agreements
  • Negotiating economic incentive packages for business expansions and relocations
  • Resolving state and local tax disputes, from administrative appeals to audits

SMART Compliance

SMART Sales Tax Compliance

Tracking the state and local tax trends, policies, and regulations across the U.S. can be overwhelming for any business. But we like to remind our clients that complexity creates opportunity.

Our team helps you navigate the process of sales tax automation, from selecting the right sales tax automated software solution to implementing it into your accounting systems. Our SMART Compliance services include:

  • Helping you select and implement the sales tax software best suited for your business
  • Advising on best practice procedures to build around the software
  • Maintaining the software on your behalf or training your employees in how to use the software effectively

By combining BT’s sales tax compliance knowledge with the software solution that’s right for your business, together we can manage your exposure with ease and confidence.

SALT Credits & Incentives

SALT Credits & Incentives

Many states offer generous credits and incentives that your business may qualify for. Our state and local tax experts can help identify and recommend relevant credits and incentives via a complimentary assessment. Credits and incentives we can assist with include:

Hiring, Retraining, and Investment Tax Credits

If your business is growing or looking to relocate, the capital investment that’s necessary to do so may be a deterrent. Fortunately, many states, cities, and counties provide tax incentives to help offset the payroll or infrastructure costs of relocating — through credits, deductions, rebates, or refunds. Our state and local tax advisors specialize in these tax incentives calculations, and we can help maximize your incentives.

Property Tax Reductions or Abatements

Property tax doesn’t have to be a fixed operating expense. If the taxable assessed value of your business’s real or personal property is higher than its current fair market value, we can help you by:

  • Challenging the assessment, and/or
  • Taking advantage of abatements, exemptions, and other tax-mitigation opportunities.

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