Texas sales tax,
defended with precision.
SA Tax & Audit Consultants LLC represents Texas businesses through audits, appeals, and compliance reviews. Our team of former Comptroller sales tax auditors and supervisors knows the process from the inside — and we use that experience to reduce your liability and protect your operations.
A full-spectrum sales tax practice, built for Texas.
From standard sales tax to specialized audits in hospitality, energy, retail, and construction — we handle the full spectrum. Our expertise spans mixed beverage tax, hotel occupancy, enterprise zone benefits, and refund recovery. Every engagement is led by professionals who have sat on the auditor's side of the table.
Audit Defense
End-to-end representation from opening conference through final assessment. We manage records, negotiate sampling methodology, and challenge findings on the merits.
- Records management
- Sampling negotiation
- Assessment review
Liability Reduction
Deep review of proposed assessments to identify overstated tax, misclassified transactions, and applicable exemptions that reduce your final liability.
- Transaction review
- Exemption analysis
- Refund identification
Compliance Reviews
Proactive review of your systems, records, and taxability decisions before the state ever knocks. Identify exposure and fix it on your terms.
- Nexus analysis
- Taxability matrix
- Process remediation
Administrative Appeals
Redetermination hearings, statement of grounds preparation, and negotiation with Comptroller hearings attorneys to resolve disputes before litigation.
- Hearings representation
- Statement of grounds
- Settlement negotiation
Sales Tax Audits
Comprehensive defense for standard sales tax audits across all business types. We've helped hundreds of Texas businesses navigate Comptroller audits and reduce assessments.
- Full audit representation
- Tax position defense
- Appeal management
Mixed Beverage Tax
Specialized audits and appeals for beverage operations subject to mixed beverage gross receipts tax. We understand the unique nexus, classification, and exemption issues.
- Beverage classification
- Exempt sale defense
- Assessment challenges
Hotel & Lodging Tax
Defense for hospitality businesses facing hotel occupancy tax audits. From nexus issues to occupancy determination, we protect your revenue.
- Occupancy determination
- Exemption analysis
- Collection defense
Enterprise Zone Benefits
Strategic guidance and audit defense for businesses utilizing Enterprise Zone tax incentives. Ensure proper documentation and maximum benefit preservation.
- Zone certification review
- Benefit documentation
- Audit representation
Convenience Store Audits
Targeted expertise for convenience store chains and independent operators. We navigate the complex taxability issues unique to retail fuel and merchandise sales.
- Fuel vs. merchandise
- Packaging classification
- Multi-location nexus
Oil & Gas Services Tax
Specialized audits and compliance support for oilfield service companies. We address the distinct tax classification and exemption questions in energy industries.
- Service classification
- Exemption documentation
- Audit negotiation
Manufacturing Tax Defense
Defense for manufacturers facing sales tax audits. From component sourcing to equipment classification, we challenge complex audit determinations.
- Input tax analysis
- Equipment exemptions
- Material classification
Construction & Contractor Audits
Comprehensive representation for contractors, subcontractors, and construction companies. We defend against audits challenging labor, materials, and service classifications.
- Labor vs. materials
- Resale exemptions
- Subcontractor issues
Refunds & Credits
Proactive identification and recovery of overpaid sales taxes through amended returns and refund claims. We've recovered millions for clients on unclaimed exemptions and misclassifications.
- Overpayment recovery
- Amended returns
- Refund documentation
Former state auditors.
Now on your side.
SA Tax & Audit Consultants LLC was founded by veterans of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — sales tax auditors and supervisors who spent decades enforcing the statute they now help clients navigate.
We understand how audits are selected, how sampling is constructed, how assessments are calculated, and where the state's arguments are strongest — and weakest. That institutional knowledge is the foundation of every engagement.
Sector-specific expertise across the Texas economy.
Sales tax exposure is industry-specific. We bring focused expertise to the sectors most frequently audited by the Comptroller.
Construction & Contractors
01Manufacturing & Fabrication
02Transportation & Logistics
03Restaurants & Hospitality
04Oilfield & Energy Services
05Retail & E-Commerce
06Answers before you need them.
Common questions from business owners, CFOs, and controllers facing a Texas sales tax matter.
Start with a confidential conversation.
Every inquiry is reviewed by a partner. All communications are protected and privileged.