State and Local Tax
Explore FAQs and ResourcesWhat you don’t know about taxes shouldn’t undermine your business success in all 50 states, five U.S. territories and internationally.
From evaluating your nexus footprint to designing efficient processes, we help you make sense of state and local tax by bringing clarity, control, and a plan forward. We stay ahead of moving requirements so SALT doesn’t slow the business down.
SALT clarity without the guesswork
Most growing companies don’t realize they’ve triggered new sales tax obligations until it’s already expensive to fix. Nexus shifts, multi-state rules, and platform changes create complexity fast. We assess where you’re exposed, map the highest-priority actions, and put the right compliance system in place, from registrations and automation to fully outsourced filings. The result is simple. Less risk, no surprise notices, and confidence you’re covered in the states that matter.
Scalable State and Local Tax Solutions
State and local tax management is not a set-it-and-forget-it process. As your business grows and your footprint expands, SALT complexity increases. Our flexible solutions scale with you, helping you reduce risk, control costs, and implement the right processes so SALT stays managed, not chaotic.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic nexus studies
- Income tax apportionment analysis
- Income tax filing methodology
- State tax audit & controversy
- Sales & Use taxability analysis
- Amnesty & voluntary disclosure agreements
- Sales tax automation
- Sales tax registration
- Sales tax compliance outsourcing
- Transaction due diligence
Marc Gordon
State and Local Tax Senior Manager
Marc Gordon brings over a decade of specialized experience in state and local tax to mid-market businesses across the country. With deep expertise in both income tax and sales and use tax, Marc serves as an outsourced SALT resource for CFOs, controlleres and busines owners who need a knowledgeable, hands-on partner to manager their most complex and pressing state and local tax challenges.
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Who this is for
TaxOps SALT support is a strong fit if you are selling into multiple states or expanding e-commerce and remote sales, unsure about your nexus exposure or filing obligations, navigating sales and use tax complexity, exemptions, or product taxability questions, seeing an increase in audits or notices, or looking to implement automation and outsource ongoing compliance. If you operate in only one state with low complexity, you may not need a full SALT partner.
How It Works
How SALT engagements work
Our fixed-fee approach is designed to reduce risk and cost, and to make it easy to ask questions as needs arise. Any change in scope that results in a new project is clearly defined, priced transparently, and documented in advance.
ASSESS EXPOSURE
First, we map your nexus footprint, identify risk areas, and focus on what matters most right now.
PRIORITIZE & IMPLEMENT
We handle registrations, pursue VDAs or amnesty when it makes sense, and put the right process and tooling in place.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
We implement automation or fully outsourced compliance so nothing slips and obligations stay handled..
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Get Practical Guidance on SALT
Whether you’re navigating multi-state compliance, planning for growth, or looking for clear answers to complex SALT questions, our team is here to help.
FAQ’S
How do we know if we have nexus in other states?
We evaluate your nexus footprint based on how you sell, where you operate, and what creates filing obligations so you can prioritize action with confidence.
Can you help us become compliant if we think we’re behind?
Yes. We help assess exposure and map practical remediation strategies, including voluntary disclosure agreements or amnesty where appropriate.
Do you help with sales tax automation?
Yes. We help select and implement sales tax automation that fits your business and reduces ongoing compliance burden.
What if we get audited or receive state notices?
We support state tax audit and controversy work and help you respond with a clear plan and defensible documentation.
Do you outsource sales tax compliance?
Yes. We can handle ongoing sales tax compliance outsourcing so filings and processes stay consistent as you scale.
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