EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON
We have been providing expert-level support in the areas of Sales and Use Tax, Mixed Beverage Taxes, and Franchise Tax to businesses in Texas since 2016.
Our focus is on providing representation and effective Audit Defense services to businesses in Texas currently or previously under audit by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
We actively seek to partner with CPA and Law Firms to provide effective support and top-rated service that will increase loyalty and trust among their clients.
Dedication
We are dedicated to helping businesses succeed. We do this by providing practical and straight-forward guidance.
Community Focus
The success of our business community is essential to our economy, and we focus our efforts in educating the business community through many non-for profit events.
Excellence
We provide reliable and effective representation enhanced by exceptional customer care, and outstanding results.
Integrity
We pride ourselves on adhering to strong moral principles, such as these 4 pillars. Our work has and will always be honest and accurate.
MISSION
Our Mission is to educate and protect Texas businesses, while helping them become compliance savvy, confident and successful.
VISION
Our Vision is to become partners in our clients’ success stories by providing reliable guidance, effective representation, significant savings and a higher level of understanding.
SALES AND USE TAX, MIXED BEVERAGE TAXES, OTHER STATE AND LOCAL TAXES
These state and local taxes, administrated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, affect every business differently.
The specific nature of the businesses’ operations often determine taxability.
Let us serve you as fierce advocates in the areas of Sales and Use Tax, Mixed Beverage Taxes, Franchise Tax, and/or other State and Local taxes.
OUR PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Our President and Founder, Karina Goulet MPA , is a former State Tax Auditor and also a Subject Matter Expert for the Audit Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
She is also an experienced facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, an effective tool to clear the mind and reduce stress. Karina will be available to support all clients to overcome the stress and fears that are usually experienced during an audit situation.
Through KGVG Advisors, Karina works tirelessly to empower and educate her clients, and she is passionate about advocating for them.
Karina has the ability to make everyone feel welcome, valuable and safe.
“You are not alone, and I will hold your hand through the process”
-Karina Goulet
We speak Spanish – Hablamos Español
FACTS ON AUDITS: SALES AND USE TAX, MIXED BEVERAGE TAXES, FRANCHISE TAX...
- A Texas Business is more likely to be audited by the Texas Comptroller than by the IRS.
- Most CPAs lack the necessary State and Local Tax expertise
- The Rules are different for every industry and the Texas Tax Code is updated every two years.
- The typical audit period is 4 years, small mistakes can add up in 4-years.
AUDIT ERRORS? YES!
- Auditor's lack of understanding
- Incorrect assumptions leading to poor application of tax rules
- Missing documentation
- Other errors
STATE AUDIT SERVICES
- Audit Defense: Sales & Use Tax, Mixed Beverage Tax
- Audit Settlements & Insolvency Relief
- State Tax Refunds & Tax Lien Removals
- Corporate Reinstatements (Franchise Tax)
- Franchise Tax Filings & Compliance
- Sales and Use Tax Filings & Compliance
- Mixed Beverage Taxes Filings & Compliance
industries MOST AUDITED
(SALES AND USE TAX & MIXED BEVERAGE TAXES)
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Historically, these industries are heavily audited:
CONTRACTORS - All construction related
REAL PROPERTY SERVICES: Landscape or lawn care/maintenance; Building/Grounds Cleaning, Janitorial or Custodial Svcs; Removal/Collection of Garbage/Solid Waste; Structural Pest Control Svcs; Surveying of Real Property.
FOOD & BEVERAGE - Bars, Clubs, Restaurants...
FUTURE AUDITS - Sales & Use Tax / Mixed Beverage Sales Tax & Gross Receipt Tax
Have you had an audit resulting in tax due? If yes, you will be audited again, and we can help.
AUDIT DEFENSE / FILINGS / COMPLIANCE
- Texas Sales & Use Tax
- Texas Mixed Beverage Sales Tax
- Texas Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Tax
- Texas Franchise Tax
- Lien Removals, Enforcement, Corrections, Releases, Certificates, etc...
NEW BUSINESSES IN TEXAS
- New Corporation/Partnership - Formation & Registration
- TX Secretary of State Certificate & IRS EIN
- Business Filings with Sec of State and Texas Comptroller
- Certificates of No Tax Due - Buying an existing business
- Tax permits and licenses, web-file accounts
SPANISH SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES
- Spanish Interpretation with Target Audience Sensitivity
- Employee Facilitation Training
- Confidential Employee Disciplinary Meetings
- Translation of any document, training or communication
SPANISH SUPPORT
We are committed to providing UNBIASED and OBJECTIVE Spanish support. Rest assured. Our services have been used by attorneys, corporations, non-profits, and government agencies. Our work has been used in recent elections.
- Employee Training – Curriculum Development and/or Facilitation
- Employee Relations – Improve employee morale & disciplinary meetings/coaching.
- Translation of important documents and communications
- Recruiting Strategies & Coaching
ON GOING: Communications for the Liberal Arts & Science Academy (LASA), High School in Austin, TX
We are ready to assist you in confidently reaching out to your target market.
– CORPORATE EMPLOYEE TRAINING
– HOSPITALITY SAFETY PROGRAMS
– CORPORATE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS
– OPERATIONS MANUAL
– PACKAGING LABEL DESCRIPTIONS
– BROCHURES & MARKETING MATERIALS
– HEALTH INSURANCE WEBSITE FOR PUERTO RICO
– CONTRACTS & OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
– PRESS RELEASES FOR TEXAS COMPTROLLER
– TAXPAYER’S BILL OF RIGHTS:
Spanish Translation:
comptroller.texas.gov/about/docs/96-265s.pdf
TESTIMONIALS
Contact Us!
AUSTIN OFFICE
By Appointment Only
8303 N. MoPac Expressway, Suite 120-A
Austin, TX 78759
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. BOX 29355
Austin, TX 78755
CONTACT
EMPOWERING AND FULLY SUPPORTING TEXAS BUSINESS OWNERS
FROM AUSTIN, TX
AUSTIN OFFICE
By Appointment Only