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State & Local Tax Services (SALT)

In the current economic environment, state and local jurisdictions actively look for ways to increase their revenue - making it even more important to have experienced state and local tax professionals working for you.   HORNE's SALT professionals are determined to provide clients with the focused attention required to address each state and local tax challenge.  Knowing your state filing obligations and exposure can help to reduce issues in the future.

Multi-State Income and Franchise Tax

Apportionment, throw-back, nexus and add backs, can all impact your returns. HORNE professionals help you maneuver through the complexities of the multi-state environment and focus on savings where possible.

Indirect Taxes - Sales and Use Tax

Sales tax laws and regulations vary by state and so does your potential exposure.  HORNE does not prescribe to a one size fits all theory - we believe each client's unique facts are important.  Expanding operations or sales into new states should be examined to help ensure that your potential exposure or opportunities are addressed.

Credits and Incentives

Whether statutory or discretionary, this is an area of opportunity that is often overlooked.  Companies may not be aware of the savings, or simply believe it is not worth the effort. HORNE's goal is to simplify the process and assist companies to take full advantage of opportunities.

Abandoned Unclaimed (Escheat) Property

Once an area that received little attention by states, audits are now a frequent occurrence in many jurisdictions and affect all companies including not-for-profits.  We can assist with managing audits, routine compliance consulting or in the voluntary disclosure process. 

HORNE offers a wide variety of state and local tax services which include: 

• Audit assistance and controversy resolution
• Nexus studies and voluntary disclosure assistance
• State tax reduction strategies (STAR)
• Reverse sales tax audits
• Reverse income tax audits (RITA)
• Credits and incentives
• Multi-state assistance during due diligence for acquisitions
• Property tax compliance and consulting-real and personal
• Tax provision assistance
• Sales and use tax compliance and consulting
• Sales and use tax training
• Unclaimed ("Escheat") property consulting

For more information, contact David Stevens, CPA, at 601.326.1032 or email him at david.stevens@horne-llp.com.