Overview
A sales and use tax notice from a U.S. jurisdiction serves as an official communication, informing businesses and individuals about taxes applicable to the sale and use of taxable goods and services within that region. These notices are integral to regulatory compliance and are designed to ensure accurate reporting and remittance of taxes owed on transactions. They may contain information about changes in tax rates, new regulatory requirements, or reminders and updates from tax authorities to fulfill tax obligations.
The notices can cover a wide range of topics, including tax rate adjustments, audit findings, or compliance deadlines. By issuing these notices, tax authorities strive to maintain transparency and facilitate compliance with tax laws. This ultimately benefits both local government revenue and taxpayer awareness.
Common types of notices sent from U.S. jurisdictions include:
- Filing frequency change — Notifies your business that the required frequency of your sales and use tax filing has changed. This change might depend on your business's reported tax liability in a previous period, and the frequency will commonly range from monthly, quarterly, or annual.
- Statement of account — Provides a summary of your business's sales and use tax account. It typically includes details about tax payments made, any penalties or interest due, outstanding balances, and other related activities.
- Non-filer — Refers to a business that is required to file sales tax returns but has failed to do so within a specified period. Tax authorities often identify non-filers by comparing registered businesses and submitted tax returns.
If you have received a sales and use tax notice from a U.S. jurisdiction, you can submit this form to have our notices team investigate the notice further. The form will request the notice's subject, related jurisdiction, tax period, and file attachment.
Note
Anrok will not be able to assist with notices unrelated to sales and use tax or business and occupation (B&O) tax within a U.S. jurisdiction, since they are outside of Anrok's scope of support. If the notice is related to a separate tax type, we recommend connecting with the party managing that tax type's account for your company. If the notice is related to an international jurisdiction, we recommend connecting with the party managing your international filing and remittance.