Episode 57

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9th Jan 2023

What Makes SALTovation Unique?

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Alex Korzhen, Tram Le, Meredith Smith, and Stacey Roberts discuss the importance of having a state and local tax provider that is knowledgeable about all tax types that states impose. They also discuss the importance and value of taking a holistic approach to tax services and how sales tax software vendors tend to not offer that approach.

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • What to think about when you buy state and local tax services
  • Multi-industries and multi-tax types
  • Risk analysis and evaluating circumstances for your business

What You Will Learn:

  • [01:21] Overlapping complexities of state and local tax laws
  • [03:55] Sales tax software vendors
  • [07:23] Making decisions and understanding risks with your SALT provider 


Quotables:


  • “It is important to make sure your tax provider is knowledgable and they have that big picture understanding of all tax types and not just a narrow understanding.” - Tram Le [00:52]
  • “We are a multi-state provider. It sets us apart. We are well-versed in all states, not just one or two. We bring a different perspective to taxpayers who are in multiple jurisdictions.” - Stacey Roberts [02:01]
  • “We can see the big picture and we can see the macro ramifications. We can make decisions, not in a vacuum and it is one of the biggest advantages of working with a group like us.” - Alex Korzhen [03:02]
  • “We will always give you what the law says but we are nimble enough to also say it is up to you to make what that business decision is and to make a practical decision based off of your circumstances.” - Meredith Smith [07:24]


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About the Podcast

SALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local Tax
Welcome to SALTovation. The SALTovation show is a podcast series featuring the leading voices in state and local tax (SALT). Here we talk about issues, strategies, and planning tools to help you make sense of SALT. Because, in SALT, there is no “one and done.” SALT is a puzzle of ever-changing pieces. Solving that puzzle is our business at SALTovation. Tens of thousands of listeners know they won't get tax talk as usual with the SALTovation team. Our team is known for straight-talk with a flair for fun, providing clarity and opinions that move businesses forward with confidence.

Attorney, CPA, speaker, and writer Judy Vorndran leads the SALTovation team as they go inside business to help deal with the daily operations and long-term strategies of making SALT less “taxing.” Judy has spent more than 25 years advocating for businesses with innovative strategies, renowned knowledge and experience. She has helped guide thousands of taxpayers across the nation and globally through the morass of SALT, freeing them to concentrate on growth. Joining Judy are the wickedly smart members of the SALTovation team, who have seen, worked with and tamed some of the most prickly issues in SALT. They enjoy sharing their stories and knowledge with listeners.

Solving the SALT puzzle doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it takes a community. So, we invite leaders in business and state and local tax to share their stories, challenges and successes on this show. Drop us a line at SALTovation.com if you'd like to join the conversation and tune into our regular series at TaxOps.com.