Compliance Services
Operating taxes, such as sales and use taxes, state telecommunication taxes, and alcohol and beverage taxes, are often the most misunderstood and heavily audited areas of state and local taxation. Compliance for these taxes is a time consuming task and can be the source of unexpected tax liabilities or a source of unanticipated tax savings. It is often difficult to determine if there is a taxable presence in a jurisdiction and if so, if a transaction in itself is taxable. MCG has experience in handling the sales and use tax compliance function. Several clients enlist MCG as their sales tax department and entrust us with ensuring that applicable sales and use tax laws are being complied with. Our objective is to provide these compliance services by the most efficient means possible while providing an outcome that is most favorable to the client.

Consulting Services
In addition to compliance services, we can provide a myriad of consulting services. These services are aimed at lowering the overall sales and use tax burden as well as improving the performance of the people, operations, systems and administration in supporting this tax function. We can analyze the entire compliance process and help reduce the sales and use tax compliance and reporting burden, minimize repetitive tasks, reduce processing time and reallocate time from compliance efforts to proactive tax planning. Consulting services include, among other things:
  • Event-based planning
  • Sales and use tax process reviews
  • Training programs
  • Creating or severing nexus
  • Multi-state taxability studies & matrices

SPECIALIZED CONSULTING SERVICES

Tax Refunds
We conduct a thorough review of accounting records on-site to examine all transactions for potential tax refunds. We are able to maximize potential tax refunds without any excessive burden on the company's existing infrastructure.

Audit Representation
We will act as a liaison between you and the State's representative during the course of the audit. All questions and correspondence from the State will be directed to MCG and we will analyze and respond to such requests appropriately. Our approach often produces unique tax credit opportunities that may be overlooked by traditional accounting firms. When disputes arise, we vigorously defend your tax positions and will appeal to whatever level is economically necessary. No matter where you are in the audit process, it is never too early - or too late - to request our assistance.