Back Sales Taxes
Resolve Unpaid Sales Tax and Protect Your Business Assets
Unpaid back sales taxes are more than just debt, they are a threat to your business license. States often have more aggressive tax collection actions than the IRS when it comes to unpaid sales tax. Save up to 90% of your sales tax debt through a team that has the experience and expertise to help you deal with the State Tax Authorities. Our team of CPAs and Tax Attorneys negotiate with state agencies to resolve your back sales tax while keeping your doors open.
Sales Tax Returns and Refunds
Amended Tax Returns
Unpaid Sales Tax
Prepare and file sales tax returns with the help of a tax professional who can identify overpayments
Get help preparing and submitting an amended tax returns for errors or missing information on sales tax returns
We will assess what you owe to the IRS, negotiate on your behalf, and work toward a resolution
Sales Tax Compliance
Comprehensive Support
Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local sales tax regulations when dealing with the IRS
Communicate directly with the IRS through our Tax Help Hotline to resolve back sales tax issues effectively and efficiently.
Why Did I Receive a Back Sales Tax Notice?
Receiving a back taxes notice typically means that the tax authorities believe you have unpaid taxes from previous years. Here are a few common reasons why you might receive such a notice:
- Nexus Issues: You sold products in a state where you didn’t realize you were required to collect tax.
- Exemption Certificate Errors: You didn’t collect tax from a customer but you failed to keep their “Exemption Certificate” on file.
- Calculation Errors: Using the wrong tax rate for different jurisdictions (city vs. county vs. state)
- Filing Frequency Mismatch: The state expected monthly filings, but you filed quarterly.
Receiving a back taxes notice typically means that the tax authorities believe you have unpaid taxes from previous years. Here are a few common reasons why you might receive such a notice:
- Unfiled Tax Returns: If you haven’t filed your tax returns for one or more years, the tax authorities might estimate your tax liability based on available information and send you a notice.
- Underreported Income: If there is a discrepancy between the income you reported and the income reported to the tax authorities by employers, financial institutions, or other sources, you might receive a notice.
- Errors in Tax Filing: Mistakes on your tax return, such as incorrect calculations or missing information, can lead to underpayment and subsequent back taxes notices.
- Missed Payments: If you set up a payment plan for taxes owed but missed one or more payments, you could receive a notice for the remaining balance.
- Audit Adjustments: If your tax return was audited and adjustments were made, you might owe additional taxes as a result.
- Changes in Tax Laws: Occasionally, changes in tax laws can retroactively affect your tax liability, leading to additional taxes owed for past years.
- Unreported Self-Employment or Freelance Income: If you have freelance or self-employment income that you didn’t report, you could receive a notice for unpaid taxes on that income.
Receiving a back taxes notice can be stressful, but it’s important to address it promptly to avoid further penalties and interest. We work to ensure that business sales tax issues don’t cross over into your personal finances. If you are being audited by a state Department of Revenue, don’t go it alone. We handle the data requests and negotiations. If you’re unsure why you received the notice, contacting the tax authorities for clarification or consulting a tax professional can help resolve the issue.
Contact Priority Tax Relief at 888-708-2872 to learn more about Back Taxes and schedule a consultation.
Beyond just addressing back taxes, Priority Tax Relief offers a wide range of services, including audit representation, penalty abatement, wage garnishment release, and tax lien removal.
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