We evaluate nexus requirements by state and jurisdiction and assess registration requirements and complete the registration process based on the criteria for each state/jurisdiction.

All filings are completed in accordance with state law and requirements, including necessary confirmation of payments made to the state/jurisdiction.

All client data is aggregated from multiple, disparate sources, and we actively identify errors and duplicates in order to reconcile your sales tax calculations against the various omni-channel systems.

When a state initiates an audit, we work to develop and maintain the historical integrity of the transactional data for audit purposes, including parsing the data into timelines and by state to prepare a solid, yet targeted, audit defense.

If you are not sure of your compliance requirements, our sales tax experts can provide you with insights and advice to ensure that you have a sound compliance strategy.

If you believe you may have prior liability with a given state or jurisdiction, we can serve as your agent to manage the intricacies of making an VDA and help minimize your tax liability exposure.

When entering into a contract with a distributor, the contract language is critical to determining when title to goods is transferred and when taxes are due. We can work with your team proactively to assess exposures and risks based on draft contract terms and ensure your sales compliance requirements are met.

Some businesses accumulate tax liabilities that are either unknown or undisclosed. Nonetheless, the liability exists and represents a risk to the business and to a potential successor. We can work to assess these potential risks and provide feedback regarding possible liabilities and approaches to mitigate.

A dedicated tax expert from Ampersand will serve as your company’s sales and indirect tax point-of-contact (POC), both internally within your organization and with the various states, serving under a power of attorney (POA). This is the highest level of service Ampersand provides and address all of your sales and indirect tax compliance needs.

Using our proprietary tools and processes, we can conduct an up-front assessment of your sales and indirect tax liabiltity exposures. We marshall the sales data that is available across your various systems (ERP, marketplaces, etc.) and perform a comprehensive exposure analysis to define the size, scale and scope of potential historical tax liabilities.