AUDIT DEFENSE

Texas Comptroller audits can be disruptive, time-consuming, and financially damaging if not handled properly. Our team provides experienced representation during Comptroller examinations, protecting your rights while working to minimize additional assessments and penalties. From sales tax audits to franchise tax reviews, we have the experience to defend your position.

Texas does not have a state income tax, but the Comptroller aggressively audits sales tax collection, use tax compliance, and franchise tax reporting. Texas auditors focus on transaction sampling, exemption certificate documentation, and margin calculations. Our team understands Comptroller audit procedures and knows how to build a compelling defense that addresses Texas tax law.

Whether you’re facing a routine desk audit or a comprehensive field examination, we provide strategic guidance throughout the process. Our goal is to resolve audits efficiently while protecting your financial interests and minimizing your exposure to additional tax liability.

Contact us today to discuss your audit notice and explore your defense options.

SALES & USE TAX AUDITS

Texas sales tax audits examine whether your business properly collected, reported, and remitted sales tax on taxable transactions. We represent businesses facing Comptroller sales tax examinations, challenging sampling methodologies, reviewing exemption documentation, and presenting evidence to reduce proposed assessments.

MORE INFO: Understanding TX Sales Tax Audits | Common Sales Tax Audit Triggers | Exemption Certificate Issues

FRANCHISE TAX AUDITS

The Comptroller audits franchise tax returns to verify revenue calculations, apportionment factors, and margin deductions. We represent businesses facing franchise tax examinations, identifying errors in the Comptroller’s analysis and presenting evidence to support your reported liability.

MORE INFO: Franchise Tax Audit Process | Margin Calculation Disputes | Apportionment Issues

NEXUS EXAMINATIONS

If the Comptroller claims your out-of-state business has nexus in Texas, we defend your position and challenge the state’s jurisdiction to tax your activities. We analyze your Texas contacts and present arguments to limit your filing obligations and tax exposure.

MORE INFO: Texas Nexus Standards | Economic Nexus Thresholds | Defending Nexus Challenges

AUDIT APPEALS

If you disagree with an audit result, we represent you through the Comptroller’s redetermination process and, if necessary, before the State Office of Administrative Hearings or Texas courts. Our team presents legal arguments and additional evidence to achieve better outcomes.

MORE INFO: Comptroller Redetermination Process | SOAH Hearings | When to Appeal an Audit