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Tax Refund Success Stories
 
Baker/Retail Company: Obtained six-figure refund of bulk sales tax paid on acquisition of exempt production equipment.
 
High-tech Company:  Obtained refund of sales tax paid on exempt equipment. Also negotiated settlement of "penalty-free" historical liabilities with State.
 
Real Estate Developer/Construction Company: Obtained six-figure refund of sales tax paid on materials for qualifying exempt job.
 
Nonprofit: Secured use of overpayments as periodic offsets against audit liability findings, nearly eliminating liability and reducing related interest on net tax resulting.
 
Audit Defense Success Stories
 
Hospitality Company: After hearing on the merits, reduced tax assessment by 60%.

Construction Company: After correspondence with State's attorneys and head of audit division, reduced tax assessment by 50% prior to hearing.

Retailer/Service Company: After hearing on merits, achieved 90% reduction in client’s tax assessment.
 
 
Other Success Stories
 
Retailer/Rental/Service Provider:  Successfully negotiated abatement and waiver of approximately $500,000 in penalties and interest relating to collected and unremitted sales tax.  Secured multi-year payment plans to minimize immediate impact of resulting liabilities.  Integrated, maintained and transitioned enhanced sales tax compliance process for company's finance team.
 
Renewable Energy Facility: Secured sales tax exemption for assets and related maintenance costs for renewable enrgy facility in Maryland.  Results were utilized by company as basis for securing prospective property tax exemption for same costs.
 
Manufacturer/High Tech Service Provider: Secured favorable sales tax ruling from taxing authority regarding the provision of company's products to customers, ensuring a competitive platform for the company, while meeting its tax obligations.