Texas sales tax, explained from the auditor's side.
Practical guidance from a former Texas Comptroller sales tax auditor — for business owners, and for the CPA and bookkeeping firms that serve them.
For CPA & bookkeeping firms
The 7 Texas Sales Tax Mistakes Hiding in Your Clients' Contracts and Invoices
The contract and invoice patterns that quietly create exposure for your clients — and the ten-minute checks that catch each one in files your firm already touches.
For business owners
Separated vs. Lump-Sum Contracts in Texas: A Contractor's Guide
The one contract decision that drives most Texas contractor audits — the four scenarios, the trap, and how the Comptroller spots it.
The Texas Sales Tax Audit Process, Week by Week
What actually happens after the notice arrives — the timeline, the document requests, the sample, and where the outcome gets decided.