STATE & LOCAL TAX

As businesses expand beyond borders and adopt remote work or e-commerce models, understanding where you have tax nexus is more critical than ever. Many companies face unexpected state tax obligations because of economic presence laws, which can trigger tax liabilities even without physical offices or employees in a state. Our team of experts will help you identify and manage where you have nexus, from traditional physical presence to economic nexus in states with marketplace facilitator laws. We ensure you remain fully compliant with state and local tax requirements, helping you avoid costly audits, penalties, and unnecessary tax exposure while you focus on growing your business.

Streamline your sales tax processes with cutting-edge automation. Whether it’s physical goods or digital services, our solutions ensure accurate tax calculations, reporting, and remittance, helping you stay compliant and minimize risks.

States offer valuable tax incentives and credits to encourage business investment, job creation, and research & development. However, many businesses either miss out on these opportunities or fail to take full advantage of the credits available to them. Our team specializes in identifying state-specific credits—such as R&D credits, job creation incentives, and investment credits—and helping you optimize your tax position. Whether you’re expanding your workforce, investing in new equipment, or developing new technologies, we’ll ensure you’re maximizing your tax savings. Our tailored approach reduces your overall state tax liability and improves cash flow, allowing you to reinvest in business growth and innovation.

Multistate businesses face the challenge of fairly allocating income and expenses across jurisdictions. Our seasoned SALT professionals will work with you to develop tailored apportionment and transfer pricing strategies, ensuring you pay the right amount of tax in every state. With our proactive approach, you can avoid unnecessary audits and reduce your state income tax liabilities, putting your business in a better financial position.

Protect your business from state and local tax audits with expert controversy management. Our audit defense team has deep experience managing tax disputes and negotiating settlements, helping businesses resolve tax controversies quickly and effectively. With our expert guidance, we’ll reduce your audit exposure, minimize penalties, and protect your bottom line from the stress of tax disputes.

As remote work becomes the norm, managing state income tax withholding for employees across multiple states has never been more complex. We provide clear guidance on employee tax residency rules and ensure your business is compliant with each state’s withholding requirements. Let us help you reduce the risk of penalties and ensure smooth, compliant operations as you support a mobile workforce.

Franchise and gross receipts taxes can hit your bottom line hard—especially if you’re not properly planning for them. Our SALT team will help you structure your business operations in a way that minimizes your exposure to these often-overlooked taxes. Whether you’re in Texas, Washington, or another state with these taxes, we’ve got strategies that can reduce your tax burden and increase your profitability.

Expanding your business into new states offers opportunities, but also creates complex state tax challenges. Our team will help you design a tax-efficient strategy that leverages state-specific incentives and minimizes your overall tax burden as you grow across state lines. Let us guide your expansion with state tax planning that saves you money and supports your long-term success.