State and local tax audits are becoming more frequent, aggressive, and increasingly complex for taxpayers. With auditors asserting unique positions and imposing significant penalties, navigating a state tax audit can feel overwhelming. During this session, our state and local tax specialists will explore strategies to defend state tax audits and discuss the issues and trends we’re seeing. Topics will include audit readiness, what to expect during the audit cycle, and working through disputes. Throughout the session, we’ll answer the questions we hear most often from clients facing state tax controversy matters.
Join us to gain actionable insights that will strengthen your audit readiness and better equip your organization to navigate the full audit and dispute cycle.
Learning objectives:
- Understand approaches auditors use to review state income, franchise, gross receipts, and sales and use tax returns.
- Identify current trends in state tax audits.
- Outline practical strategies for managing state tax controversies, including key considerations before, during, and after an audit.
