Business Details
Your Trusted Sales Tax Recovery Partner in Sarasota & Davenport
Sales Tax Solutions was founded by a former executive of one of the world's largest national accounting firms, bringing decades of specialized expertise in sales and use tax consulting. Our team possesses deep knowledge of state tax codes and has represented clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations in over 30 states. We focus exclusively on identifying tax recovery opportunities and minimizing liabilities through contingency-based services that require no upfront costs. Our professionals collaborate with CPA firms and directly with businesses to navigate complex tax regulations, recover overpaid taxes, and implement compliance strategies. With a track record of recovering millions in overpaid taxes, we prioritize ethical representation and confidentiality in all client engagements.Our services are designed to provide immediate financial benefits while ensuring long-term compliance with evolving tax laws. We maintain active memberships in leading professional organizations including the American Institute of CPAs and state CPA societies. Our turnkey approach delivers measurable results within 48 hours of initial contact, combining technical expertise with practical business solutions. Client satisfaction is evidenced by testimonials highlighting six-figure savings and successful audit defense outcomes. Our commitment to performance-driven outcomes ensures clients retain 100% of future tax savings identified through our services.
Services
Tax Refund Recovery
Audit Defense
Multi-State Planning
Tax Research
Nexus Analysis
Incentive Negotiation
Compliance Training
Highlights and features
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Our team has recovered millions in overpaid sales taxes
- We work directly with CPA firms and independently with clients
- We maintain active memberships in major accounting professional organizations
- Our services cover all 50 states with rapid 48-hour response times
What people say
Substantial savings
Six-figure savings
Successful audit defense
No upfront costs
Ethical representation
Services
Tax Refund Recovery
Our sales tax refund recovery service identifies overpaid taxes through comprehensive record analysis. We examine historical transactions to find recoverable amounts, often resulting in six-figure savings. Clients pay nothing upfront as we work on a contingency basis, sharing recovered amounts only after successful claims.
Audit Defense
We represent clients during state tax audits, challenging assessments and maximizing exemptions. Our experts handle all communication with tax authorities, ensuring proper application of tax codes. Services include document preparation, audit conferences, and negotiation of favorable settlements for disputed liabilities.
Multi-State Planning
Our multi-state tax planning service identifies tax exposure across jurisdictions while optimizing compliance. We analyze business activities to determine nexus thresholds and implement strategies that minimize liabilities. Services include taxability matrices and cross-state compliance frameworks tailored to specific business operations.
Tax Research
We conduct detailed tax research to interpret complex state regulations affecting specific industries. Our technical memos clarify taxability of products and services, helping businesses implement compliant charging practices. Research includes ongoing updates for changing tax laws and court rulings.
Incentive Negotiation
We identify and negotiate state tax incentives for business expansion, including job creation credits and investment rebates. Our anonymous representation secures optimal incentive packages while maintaining client confidentiality throughout negotiations with economic development officials.
People
James Neff
Founder
James Neff founded Sales Tax Solutions after 25+ years leading tax consulting divisions at major accounting firms. He specializes in sales tax recovery strategies and has represented clients in over 30 states, recovering millions in overpaid taxes while maintaining strict client confidentiality.
Questions
How does your contingency fee model work?
We only get paid when we recover overpaid taxes, taking a percentage of the savings identified with no upfront costs to clients.
Which industries do you serve?
We work with manufacturers, financial institutions, auto dealerships, healthcare providers, and other businesses across 30+ states.
Can you help with ongoing tax compliance?
Yes, we provide multi-state tax planning, nexus analysis, and training programs to ensure continued compliance.
How quickly can you start working on my case?
We begin within 48 hours of initial contact and typically complete analyses in 20-30 minutes of client time.
Do you work directly with accounting firms?
Yes, we collaborate with CPA firms while maintaining client confidentiality and 100% savings retention for businesses.
