State & Local Tax (SALT) Services
State and local taxes shouldn’t slow down your growth. As your single-source provider for SALT solutions, Aprio can help navigate complex requirements with integrated tax, advisory, and compliance services that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support multistate growth.
Risk and exposure.
Multistate complexity.
Sales tax obligations.
Account for Anything™ with Aprio
Trying to understand your tax obligations can be challenging—especially if you’re operating across multiple states or jurisdictions. Aprio’s SALT team leverages over 100 years of combined experience to help businesses navigate complex state and local tax rules, mitigate prior exposures, and take advantage of incentives that reduce overall tax burdens.
Our comprehensive SALT solutions simplify compliance and protect your business. From outsourced tax management that crosses industries to proactive guidance across all 50 states, we’ll focus on helping you identify risks, optimize credits, and support growth—so you can focus on running your business.
Our Focus Areas
From compliance to strategy, Aprio’s SALT services cover every aspect of state and local tax:
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Nexus Reviews
Our nexus and taxability studies identify current and prior state tax nexus, research taxability for sales tax purposes, and estimate any potential exposure for prior periods.
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Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs)
If Aprio identifies state tax exposure for prior periods, a VDA can help you resolve exposure liabilities and maintain compliance going forward.
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State Income Tax Compliance & Consulting
Our consultants can give you confidence that your income taxes are reported accurately, as well as identify opportunities to reduce liabilities. We can also assist with more complex issues like apportionment or non-routine transactions.
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Sales Tax Consulting & Compliance
As your one-stop-shop for sales tax needs, we’ll assess and mitigate exposure, prepare and file your sales tax returns, provide ongoing nexus monitoring, and answer your every question on topics like taxability, exemptions, and more.
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State Tax Credits & Incentives
Your Aprio tax advisors will work with you to identify, qualify for, and file the required documentation to claim all of the tax credits and incentives that you qualify for—and help you reinvest those savings into your business.
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State Compliance
Regulatory requirements and government paperwork holding you back? Aprio’s specialized compliance platform, powered by Harbor Compliance, can help you simplify regulatory filings and manage risk.
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M&A Due Diligence & Structuring
Discover any surprises before you consummate a deal. Aprio’s SALT team performs buy- and sell-side SALT due diligence, identifies potential exposure, implements remediation strategies, and provides state tax reduction recommendations.
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State Tax Audit Defense & Administrative Representation
In the event of an audit, our team will provide administrative representation to deal with the state taxing authorities on your behalf. We’ll walk you through your audit, identify potential refund opportunities, file VDAs, and more.
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Sales Tax Overpayment Studies
If you’ve overpaid on sales or use taxes, Aprio will identify, document, and pursue refund claims. We’ll also work with your team on process improvements and training to prevent future overpayments.
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Property Tax Compliance & Consulting
Our team can handle the full compliance process across multiple jurisdictions, including return preparation, assessment review, and appeal support. We also deliver strategic consulting to identify tax-saving opportunities, reduce risk, and improve property tax outcomes.
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Tax Controversy
If you’re facing a tax controversy, Aprio can do the heavy lifting to prove compliance, reduce assessments, and abate penalties so you can get back to work.
