Ohio Sales Tax Helper LLC

The sales tax audit process starts once you receive a notice from the Ohio Department of Taxation. An initial meeting will be scheduled, so auditors can discuss the reasons behind the audit and the length of the audit.

After a plan is developed, the auditors will conduct an examination into three to four years’ worth of your company’s books and records. While audits typically take three to seven months to complete, the process may drag on for a few years, depending on the size of the business and the ability to produce the necessary documents.

Once the examination is complete, the auditors will produce a preliminary assessment. Your sales tax professional can work together with the auditor to avoid significant sales tax liability.

If you do not agree with the final assessment, your sales tax representative may challenge the auditor’s findings. However, it is possible to work out any issues before a final assessment is made.