There is a very complex and ever-changing system of statutes, court cases and letter rulings that change the sales & use tax requirements. Each state is different and it can be a full-time job keeping track of all the changes and how they affect your company. Most accounting and tax departments don’t have the resources of staff or time to stay ahead the shifting landscape.

The county assessor uses sweeping appraisal techniques, which causes mistakes when determining the value of your property. It is extremely difficult for the County Assessor to accurately value your property using comps & generalized computer programs.

The county or state provides one declaration form with the same depreciation schedules for all businesses, even though not all businesses are same. Many assets are picked up as real estate as well as being listed on personal property and as such they are taxed twice. Most companies are including assets that are no longer required to be reported.