Stop Struggling With Sales & Use Tax On Your Own
Sales & use tax compliance isn’t getting easier—in fact, it’s more complex than ever. As your business grows, so does your risk. If your internal team is spending too much time managing filings, tracking nexus, or fixing mistakes, it may be time to consider outsourcing sales tax compliance, or as we like to call it, Co-Sourcing. Here are five clear signs you’ve outgrown your current process.
1. You’re Filing in Multiple States (and It Keeps Growing)
If your business has sales tax nexus in more than a few states, compliance becomes exponentially more complicated. Every state has different rules, thresholds, due dates, and forms. Missing just one deadline can lead to penalties.
✅ Why it matters: Tracking changes in nexus and taxability manually is unsustainable. Outsourcing gives you built-in monitoring and multi-state expertise.
2. You’re Spending Hours Each Month on Sales Tax
When your finance or ops team spends valuable time on tax tasks instead of growth-driving initiatives, it’s a red flag. Time spent on manual data entry, exemption certificates, or reconciling filings is time lost.
✅ Why it matters: A trusted provider can automate and manage the process, freeing your internal team to focus on what matters.
3. You’re Not Sure If You’re Fully Compliant
Are you confident you’re filing in every state where you have nexus? Are your exemption certificates audit-ready? If you’re unsure, you’re already at risk.
✅ Why it matters: A compliance gap can lead to penalties, audits, and back taxes. Outsourcing puts experts in your corner.
4. You Rely Solely on Software (and Still Have Questions)
Software can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace tax expertise. Many businesses find themselves still confused about nexus, taxability, or audit defense—even after automating parts of their process.
✅ Why it matters: A hybrid model that includes software and human support gives you answers, not just automation.
5. You’ve Had a Close Call (or an Audit)
Maybe you’ve gotten a notice, missed a deadline, or been through an audit. Don’t wait for the next one. Most businesses don’t realize how exposed they are until it’s too late.
✅ Why it matters: Outsourcing ensures nothing slips through the cracks and gives you peace of mind in high-stakes situations.
How Clarus Partners Can Help With Outsourcing Sales Tax Compliance
We combine expert guidance with powerful tools to deliver a complete, outsourced solution:
- Sales & use tax calculation, filing, and remittance
- Nexus tracking and state registration
- Exemption certificate management
- Audit support and risk reviews
Our Technology: AkuSuite™
Clarus Partners’ proprietary software suite works hand-in-hand with our tax experts to streamline your compliance process from end to end:
- AkuCalc – Real-time sales tax calculation and nexus monitoring
- AkuCert – Exemption certificate collection, validation, storage, and audit support
- AkuLicense – Business license tracking, renewals, and jurisdiction management
In Addition: Unclaimed Property Compliance
Clarus also helps businesses stay ahead of unclaimed property obligations. From voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) to audit defense and reporting, we provide:
- Risk assessment and state-specific guidance
- Remediation and reporting strategies
- Long-term compliance planning
If you’re exploring a smarter way to manage tax complexity, and considering outsourcing sales tax compliance services, Clarus can help you co-source with confidence.
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