Texas Comptroller Increases Sales Tax Audits
Tax practitioners are still waiting for the IRS to accelerate their notice letters and accompanying collection actions, after announcing earlier this year that the notices would resume their Covid hiatus, after tax season. So far, no acceleration. The Texas Comptroller has filled that void, sending notices of sales tax audits to many more taxpayers. I base this on the number of calls my office has received from taxpayers who have received notices of a sales tax audit. So, let’s take a moment to review a few things to keep in mind when dealing with the Texas Comptroller, just in case you receive that audit letter. 1. The Comptroller staff are professional, efficient, well-managed, very knowledgeable, etc., etc. You get the picture – you’re dealing with a well-run machine and one that knows their subject matter like the back of their hand. Taxpayers must be prepared when dealing with them. 2. 2. W hile payment plans are available, they will not discount the amount d