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Post-Audit Steps for NY Sales Tax Resolution
April 2026You open a New York sales tax audit report and see a six-figure balance you never expected. The columns of tax, interest, and penalties do not match what you remember from your books, and the language…
Understanding NY Sales Tax Audit Timelines
April 2026The day a [New York sales tax audit notice](/new-york/sales-tax-audit-defense-help) hits your mailbox, the first question that usually comes to mind is not "how much," it is "how long is this going to…
NYS Sales Tax Penalties: From 10 % Negligence to 200 % Fraud—And How to Erase Them
July 2025Open a Notice of Determination from the [NYS Department of Tax & Finance](https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/sales/pub132.pdf) and you’ll see three numbers: tax, [penalties, and interest.](https:…
New York Block Sampling Audit: How to Slash a Bad Projection
July 2025You recently started a [New York sales tax audit](/resources/blog/2025/july/new-york-sales-tax-audit-guide-cut-assessments-p) or received preliminary results based on the standard block sampling proje…
New York Sales-Tax Audit Guide | Cut Assessments & Penalties Fast
July 2025Hopefully you’re not reading this at 2 a.m. Ideally, your New York sales tax returns match every nickel you collected, the notice from the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance on your desk is routine,…
The New York Department of Tax and Finance Clarifies Sales Tax Rates for Residential Energy Use
January 2025When did you last review your New York sales tax rate on energy costs for your residential property? New York’s sales tax rules on utility purchases can be challenging for landlords managing multiple …
New York Advisory Opinions on Capital Improvements: Did the New York Department of Taxation and Finance Get This Right?
November 2024The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) recently issued two advisory opinions, **TSB-A-24(37)S** and **TSB-A-24(39)S**. These opinions address whether specific installations qualif…
Sales and Use Tax Guide for Contractors in New York
November 2024As a contractor, your priority is getting the job done right—on time, within budget, and with a satisfied client. However, a responsibility can often be overlooked alongside customer satisfaction: New…
New York Advisory Opinion on Taxability of Network Security Monitoring and Professional Advisory Services
November 2024The [New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF)](https://www.tax.ny.gov/) recently issued Advisory Opinion [TSB-A-24(12)S](https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/advisory_opinions/sales/24…