How Past Noncompliance or Late Filings Trigger Florida Sales Tax Audits
NEWS & INSIGHTS How Past Noncompliance or Late Filings Trigger Florida Sales Tax Audits How Past Noncompliance or Late Filings Trigger Florida Sales Tax Audits Florida sales tax audits aren’t always triggered by new behavior. In many cases, the Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) targets businesses that have already shown signs of noncompliance in the […]
How Competitor and Whistleblower Complaints Trigger Florida Sales Tax Audits
NEWS & INSIGHTS How Competitor and Whistleblower Complaints Trigger Florida Sales Tax Audits How Competitor and Whistleblower Complaints Trigger Florida Sales Tax Audits Not every Florida sales tax audit comes from data analysis or missing tax returns. In many cases, an audit is triggered by a complaint from a competitor, customer, or former employee. These […]
When Sales Tax Audits Aren’t Personal: Florida’s Random and Rotational Audit Selection
NEWS & INSIGHTS When Sales Tax Audits Aren’t Personal: Florida’s Random and Rotational Audit Selection When Sales Tax Audits Aren’t Personal: Florida’s Random and Rotational Audit Selection Not all Florida sales tax audits are caused by red flags. In some cases, businesses are selected through random selection or as part of a rotational audit program. […]
How Out-of-State Sales Create Florida Nexus and Trigger Sales Tax Audits
NEWS & INSIGHTS How Out-of-State Sales Create Florida Nexus and Trigger Sales Tax Audits How Out-of-State Sales Create Florida Nexus and Trigger Sales Tax Audits Many out-of-state businesses think they’re off the radar in Florida. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court’s South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. decision and Florida’s 2021 adoption of economic nexus, […]
Why High-Risk Industries Face More Florida Sales Tax Audits
NEWS & INSIGHTS Why High-Risk Industries Face More Florida Sales Tax Audits Why High-Risk Industries Face More Florida Sales Tax Audits If you operate in certain industries in Florida, you’re more likely to be audited—regardless of how carefully you file your returns. That’s because the Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) uses industry risk profiling to […]
Why High Sales Tax Refund Claims Trigger Florida Audits
NEWS & INSIGHTS Why High Sales Tax Refund Claims Trigger Florida Audits Why High Sales Tax Refund Claims Trigger Florida Audits In Florida, requesting a sales tax refund isn’t inherently suspicious—but it will get noticed. The Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) carefully scrutinizes refund claims, especially when they’re large, recurring, or unsupported by documentation. If […]
Why Inconsistent Sales Tax Returns Trigger FDOR Audits (and How to Defend Yourself)
NEWS & INSIGHTS Why Inconsistent Sales Tax Returns Trigger FDOR Audits (and How to Defend Yourself) Why Inconsistent Sales Tax Returns Trigger FDOR Audits (and How to Defend Yourself) When Florida businesses file their monthly or quarterly sales tax returns (Form DR-15), the numbers don’t exist in a vacuum. The Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) […]
Florida Sales Tax Audit Defense Adult Entertainment Club
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Sales Tax Audit Defense Adult Entertainment Club Sales Tax Audits of Adult Entertainment Clubs in Florida Introduction Adult entertainment clubs, including strip clubs, gentlemen’s clubs, and cabarets, are frequent targets for Florida sales tax audits. These establishments often operate in cash-heavy environments, offer a mix of taxable and potentially exempt services, […]
Florida Sales Tax Audit Defense
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Sales Tax Audit Defense Florida Sales Tax Audit Defense: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses and Professionals Introduction In Florida, sales tax audits are more than just routine financial reviews—they’re often aggressive, high-stakes investigations that can lead to significant tax assessments, penalties, and even criminal exposure. If your business receives a Notice […]