We were looking for a cost-effective partner that would provide efficiency in process, and Clarus Partners has done just that. Our productivity has increased due to a monthly sales and use tax filing process we built with Clarus. Our tax department can be more productive in their jobs and less focused on the reporting aspect. Clarus Partners has been a focused business partner for us. They are efficient in their processes, and their expertise in processing sales and use taxes has been a big advantage.
John Heggemann
Aegion Corporation
For us, Clarus Partners is a reliable, responsive business partner that gets the job done. With them, we are able to achieve our objective and come out to a successful conclusion, and we are more efficient and profitable as a result. We are able to outsource to them for a variety of sales tax needs, including conducting something similar to a reverse sales tax audit. They complete an analysis and work with the state to file the returns, which has yielded us a refund culminating to a few hundred thousand dollars over the past several years.
The work Clarus Partners has done for Merz North America, Inc, is captured in their name. We consider Clarus a business partner and fully trust them as a consistent source of sales and use tax expertise for the day to day and any new tax challenges that arise. Ultimately we are spending less time and money today with Clarus as our outsourced model while experiencing better results and easier access to the experts we need.
Merz North America
Sr. Director Accounting Services and Assistant Treasurer
The process was easy. Clarus needed some basic information from me. They did all the heavy lifting. And my business qualified for a substantial benefit.
Linda Motley
Owner, PS the Letter
Clarus Partners are experts in their field, and they mirror our thoughts on client attentiveness and client responsibility. They understand where opportunities may exist for refunds, and they are willing to do the legwork to see if there are any refunds available. That has been a really big asset for us. Their expertise is unparalleled in my eyes, and I know I can 100% trust them. They are competent professionals who put clients first.
Thomas Crawford
Tax Partner, TJT P.A.
I’ve always had a positive experience with Clarus Partners and they’ve gained my trust. They are helpful, thorough, high quality and have a fantastic reputation in the indirect tax space.
Korey D. Green
Partner, Saville CPAs & Advisors
We are very excited to partner with Clarus Partners to provide our clients with an expert resource for sales and use tax compliance. Many of our clients operate in sectors with complex sales tax regulations. Clarus has been a tremendous help in addressing sales tax problems as they arise, and addressing current tax filing to ensure nothing is missed. We look forward to providing exceptional service to clients with our growing alliance with Clarus.
Senior Manager
Alliance Partner
After speaking with Brian Hollingsworth, he gave me confidence that Clarus Partners was able to provide something that our clients would need. They are specialized and knowledgeable.
The founders of Clarus Partners really put a lot of thought into a niche market and developed an innovative, cutting-edge product that is a winner. They are able to wrap it all together and provide an impressive one-stop-shop for indirect tax compliance needs. They have brought experienced people together to provide a needed service in the market and they are doing it very well. They are able to provide peace of mind.
Sean Nelson
Managing Partner, EMc2 Partners
Compared to some of the larger firms, Clarus Partners provides more personal and responsive service, which combined with a pragmatic approach and competitive pricing, results in a higher value-add partnership for our firm and our clients.
Patrick Tam
CEO, Bright Balance Accounting
I would describe Clarus Partners as a knowledgeable, friendly company of sales tax experts who can confidently deliver support and ongoing compliance needs. They go about it in a fantastic way at the right price. It is great to get tax experts who are real humans, compared to their technology company competitors. Clarus Partners responds quickly, they do what they say they will do, and to me, that’s everything in a partner.
Matt Sommers
Founder & Chief Financial Officer, Solid Ratio
We worked with Avalara for the prior year before switching to Clarus this spring in the hope of more collaborative and responsive support. Everyone we’ve worked with so far in each department has been great. I’ve had a number of detailed questions regarding our returns lately, and every time our support representative has been quick to respond, knowledgeable, and on top of all the details on our account. Compared to our experience with Avalara, it’s been a breath of fresh air!
Vice President, Ecommerce Commercial Equipment Reseller
We had hired another sales tax consultant to help us with our audit initially. The results were very lukewarm, leaving us with a six-figure liability. Our new CPA suggested we reach out to [Clarus Partners]. Even after following up with another service provider who ‘specialized’ in sales tax, [Clarus Partners] was able to decrease our audit by two-thirds.
Camille Monk
Chief Financial Officer, Legend Networking and Telecom
With Clarus Partners, you get strong experience with a personable touch. I never feel like we’re being churned out as a number. They are honest and responsive, and their willingness to help out and jump on a call anytime we need them is key for me and my team. As we underwent the unclaimed property audit, it was a lot of work, but we ended up with a good result thanks to the expertise and advice of the team at Clarus Partners.
Chief Accounting Officer
Leading Equipment Leasing Company
Clarus Partners have been great about following up and being patient with my clients and their questions. Timeliness, quality and professionalism are all factors that have been apparent in responses from Clarus Partners. The quality of service has been good with clients from a soft skill, management standpoint, as well as timeliness of execution on compliance pieces of engagement. Having another trusted advisor that I can work with to support my clients as I market my services is a great asset.
Bo Blocher
Partner, Calvetti Ferguson
I am so grateful we found Clarus Partners Advisors. We have very complex taxability and have struggled finding a company to help us sort out and navigate the nuances of tax compliance. Prior to being referred to Clarus Partners, companies were either not willing or incapable of taking on this complex project. Thank You for researching, working with us and supplying a taxability matrix to use moving forward.
President
Service Industry
The team at Clarus Partners is professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They give us straightforward answers to all our sales tax questions, have improved our audit situation, and most definitely help us avoid fines and penalties by the state of Texas. They are worth every penny for their consulting and tax services!
David Poskey
Chief Financial Officer, Hawk Installation and Construction
Clarus Partners handles everything sales and use tax related for our company, and they are experts at what they do. They are a good team of people who are really helpful and responsive, and they truly care about our business and the relationship. They dig in to figure things out and they are open to feedback. Clarus Partners has built a great partnership with our company and always strives to ensure our fillings are completed accurately and timely.
Tax Professional
For a Indirect Tax Function Outsourcing Client
We’ve had a great partnership with Clarus Partners for many years. They provide cost-effective and reliable indirect tax services and their Columbus base aligns well with our operations. I can easily reach someone at any level at Clarus when needed, and they are eager to take on projects. We really appreciate their flexibility, responsiveness, and how well they handle various tax projects, making our on-going relationship highly valued within our organization.
Greg Jamouneau
Department Head, American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
We had tried to navigate a sales tax audit on our own, and it became evident very quickly we needed help – professional help. We were totally disorganized before Clarus, and the systems and processes they have put in place to ensure that we are compliant and able to audit certificates has increased our profitability, productivity, and time. The team at Clarus Partners is very professional, clear, competent, and responsive. And, the AkuCert software by Clarus has also been very helpful in quickly and automatically identifying companies who claimed to be tax exempt, but were not. Not having to worry about that is very comforting.
Randy Boyd
President, AC Supply Co.
Clarus Partners has been a phenomenal asset to our success. From the outset, they provided honest and informative feedback, always prioritizing our best interests. They significantly reduced our workload by managing registrations in over 40 states and efficiently addressing any issues that arose. Their ability to meet tight deadlines and handle complex filings exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t have done it without them!
Angela Waggoner
Accounting Manager, Summer Soles LLC dba Farmhouse Fresh
Thank you all so much – you are literally responsible for me having the best sleep I have had since starting my business (I bet you get that a lot).
Jason Goodman
Owner & Operator, Apex Waves, LLC
Clarus Partners makes it easy on us, as they are taking a burden off of us and our clients. The ease of collaboration with Clarus Partners, as well as their technical depth, is very much appreciated. They take a very technical area and make it simple for our clients to understand and comply with
Clarus Partners helps us find solutions for our client base. They are experts in their field, responsive and professional.
Brett Laine
CPA, Carpenter & Langford PLL
Clarus Partners are very knowledgeable experts when it comes to sales and use tax, and they are technologically savvy. They were able to use our internal system without us having to monitor them. They took control, needed very little contact from us, and they were able to get the information they needed.
When we initially spoke to Clarus Partners, we felt very confident they were authorities and experts in their space, and they have continued to live up to that. They are our advocate and an expert in a space that allows us to navigate a shallow reef with a big boat, per se. They handle our tax compliance and monthly remittance with a high level of care, concern and accuracy. Clarus Partners is a firm with a strong reputation that delivers results. I’m better off by having the strong team at Clarus Partners in my court acting on my behalf!
Chris Crone
CEO, Real Street Performance
Clarus Partners has institutional knowledge with regards to sales tax complexities and nuances that come along with each product in each different state. Since our company serves all 50 states, Clarus Partners ensures that we are registered correctly and filing our tax returns properly, offering us comfort knowing that everything is done correctly. The Clarus team is top of their class and right there every step of the way as our partner. With Clarus Partners, you get strong experience with a personable touch. I never feel like we’re being churned out as a number. They are honest and responsive, and their willingness to help out and jump on a call anytime we need them is key for me and my team. As we underwent the unclaimed property audit, it was a lot of work, but we ended up with a good result thanks to the expertise and advice of the team at Clarus Partners.
Chief Accounting Officer of a Leading Equipment Leasing Company
Clarus Partners Advisors has been and continues to be a valuable partner of ITG Brands’ tax team. They’ve consulted with us on various internal projects and issues that have come up and have always been responsive and helpful. Clarus has also been able to identify and secure significant sales and use tax savings for us over the years and has worked with us to find ways to correct the problem(s) going forward. We very much appreciate the expertise and experience that Clarus brings to the table.
Randelle Smith
Director of Taxes, ITG Brands
As a non-profit, we are often short on resources and not able to dedicate time to improve and streamline processes. Clarus offers personalized attention and understands our business operations in contrast with other vendors we have tried to work with. Clarus has proven to be a reliable partner in navigating the complex world of sales tax compliance, showcasing expertise in indirect tax that we lacked in-house. Their monthly consulting services have been characterized by a collaborative relationship, fluid communication, and flexibility in addressing challenges during our ongoing audit project. We appreciate their role in increasing our productivity by outsourcing indirect tax services. The collaborative relationship and expertise they bring to the complex world of sales tax have been invaluable!
We were being assessed a significant amount on our sales tax audit. Clarus Partners came in and – between bringing the audit down and finding sales tax refunds – our assessment decreased over 90%.
Luis Barbero
VP/Corporate Controller, Universal Display & Fixtures
Clarus Partners handled everything quickly and professionally. I really appreciate the great job they’re doing for us. It’s reassuring to know we’re in such competent hands.
Fred Kellers
Tax Director, Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.
For a large organization, Clarus fulfills our need for a high-value, trusted partner to prepare, file, and submit our sales and use tax returns. They are proactive, responsive, and knowledgeable in supporting us with state sales use tax audits and property tax processes and evaluations. The Clarus team is quite good in the compliance arena, and I enjoy having easy access to higher-level resources within the firm. My group has experienced a 15-20% increase in productivity, and costs have also decreased as the result of working with them.
It is comforting and reassuring to have a company like Clarus Partners on top of all the changes and moving pieces within the tax compliance world. They have provided peace of mind by bridging the gap, leading me from what I didn’t know to having experts that make my company compliant. That’s huge for me!
