Sales & Use Tax Compliance
Sales tax rules change constantly — and keeping up with them is critical to protecting your business. At BlancPeak, our CPA team ensures accurate, timely, and compliant sales & use tax filings across multiple states, so you avoid penalties, audits, and overpayments.
Why Sales & Use Tax Compliance Matters
Sales and use tax isn’t optional — and with every state setting its own rules, compliance gets complicated fast. Many businesses struggle to determine where they owe tax, how much to collect, or whether exemptions apply. Even small errors can trigger penalties, audits, or lost cash flow.
Our CPAs bring clarity to this complexity. We review your sales activities, identify nexus obligations, and file accurate returns. Whether you sell in one state or nationwide, we provide compliance strategies that keep your business safe and efficient.
What’s Included
Sales & use tax return preparation and filing
Nexus analysis and registration support
Multi-state compliance and reporting
Exemption certificate review and management
Use tax analysis on business purchases
CPA-backed audit defense support
We Help With
Determining nexus and where to collect tax
Filing errors or missed deadlines across states
Misapplied exemptions leading to audit exposure
Overpayment of use tax on purchases
Confusion around digital or interstate sales rules
Explore More Sales & Specialized Tax Services
Sales & use tax compliance is just one area of our specialized tax support. Explore other services in our Sales & Specialized Tax category:
- Nexus Discovery & Compliance — identify and manage multi-state obligations
- Audit Sampling & Compliance Review — defend your business during audits
- Excise & Property Tax Compliance — specialized compliance for industry-specific taxes
- Sales Tax Exemptions Review — ensure exemptions are valid and defensible
- Indirect Tax Recovery — recover overpaid taxes and boost cash flow
FAQs: Sales & Use Tax Compliance
A CPA helps you avoid overpaying taxes and build a strategy that supports your financial goals. Here’s what you need to know about tax filing, planning, and audit representation —whether you’re in New York or anywhere in the US.
What’s the difference between sales tax and use tax?
Sales tax is collected at the point of sale when a product or service is purchased. Use tax applies when a taxable item is bought without sales tax (often from an out-of-state vendor) but is used within a taxable jurisdiction. Both are legally required and closely monitored by state authorities.
How do I know if my business has nexus in another state?
Nexus means having a tax obligation in a state, which can be triggered by physical presence (like an office or warehouse), employees working in the state, or economic activity such as reaching a sales threshold. We conduct nexus reviews to determine exactly where your business owes tax.
What happens if I misapply exemptions?
Improperly claiming or failing to document sales tax exemptions is one of the top reasons businesses face audits. If exemptions aren’t valid or paperwork is missing, you may owe back taxes plus penalties. We review and organize exemption certificates to keep you compliant.
Can sales & use tax compliance actually save me money?
Yes. Many businesses unknowingly overpay use tax or miss opportunities for valid exemptions. By carefully reviewing transactions, we often find refunds or credits that improve cash flow while reducing audit risks.
Do online and digital sales have different rules?
They can. States have different rules for digital products, SaaS, and online services. Some treat them as taxable, others exempt them. With the rise of e-commerce, rules are evolving quickly, and our CPAs stay on top of changes to keep your business compliant.
