Houston Sales Tax Attorneys

Our attorneys manage and appeal sales and use tax audits by the Texas Comptroller’s office

Houston Sales Tax Attorneys With Over a Decade of Experience

With over a decade of experience, the Ansari Law Firm excels in navigating sales tax audits in Houston and resolving complex tax issues with the IRS and State Tax Tribunals. Our proven track record spans various industries, from veterinary clinics to suppliers of automotive parts for major corporations like Ford Motor Company. Notably, we also serve tax preparers and accountants undergoing IRS due diligence audits.

Comprising Tax Attorneys and CPAs, our firm is well-prepared to tackle a wide range of tax challenges. Our Principal Attorney and founder, Mansoor Ansari, holds licenses in Texas, Illinois, and Georgia, enabling us to effectively address Nexus claims and represent clients with multiple business locations in a post-Wayfair environment. From initial audit stages to final appeals, we passionately advocate for individuals and businesses alike, also offering bilingual services in Spanish.

Why Choose our Firm?

  • Our team includes Attorneys and Enrolled Agents.
  • We have over ten years of experience in tax controversy resolution.
  • Our expertise is widely recognized in the tax litigation industry.
  • We’re the authors of the definitive guide to sales tax appeals!

Services Offered:

  • Audit Management
  • Appeal Representation
  • Settlement Negotiation

Our Process:

  1. Clients submit their notice of tax liability or audit initiation letter.
  2. We conduct a thorough case evaluation, followed by a discussion of our findings with the client.
  3. Together, we devise a strategic plan and proceed accordingly.

Contact our Houston office to learn more about sales tax audits in Texas and their implications for your business.

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Ansari Law Firm

1505 S Texas 6 #245,
Houston, TX 77077

Tel: (888) 577-1482

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Houston Sales Tax Attorneys – Detecting Sampling Errors!

When facing sales tax litigation, settling for anything less than expert guidance can lead to costly errors. Many firms may attempt to negotiate without the necessary expertise, risking suboptimal outcomes. At the Ansari Law Firm, our seasoned insight is backed by extensive experience litigating numerous sales tax cases in Houston. For example, if you’re audited for unpaid sales tax on raw materials sold to another retailer, our response is clear: “You’re not liable for sales tax as this is a business-to-business transaction, with the materials classified as business inputs and therefore non-taxable.” This kind of precision only comes from years of experience litigating tax cases, ensuring that our clients receive the most informed and effective representation possible.

In addition to our core services, we also represent clients and businesses in the following matters:

  • Texas State sales and use tax audits and appeals
  • Defense for Tax Preparers
  • Management and appeals for IRS tax audits
  • IRS Tax Court appeals
  • Negotiations for Federal and State tax debts
  • USDA – EBT and SNAP Violation Appeals for retailers

Contact our firm today to discuss your case with our Houston tax attorneys.

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Our Attorneys

Houston sales tax lawyer Mansoor Ansari

Mansoor Ansari B.A., J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)

TX, GA, & IL, licensed attorney

Mr. Ansari’s practice focuses primarily on Federal and State tax matters, and Federal government appeals for the USDA. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Taxation at Reinhardt University.

Mr. Ansari received his B.A. from York University in Toronto, Canada. Upon graduating, he worked as an analyst in the Ministry of Finance with the government of Ontario. He then went on to receive his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. After completing law school, Mr. Ansari began working for a large bankruptcy law firm in Chicago, IL where he handled numerous cases dealing with secured and unsecured debt, tax-debt discharge and tax-debt restructuring through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Mr. Ansari then went on to receive his LL.M. (Masters in Tax Law) from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, IL.

Client Testimonials

Mansoor Ansari is like a tax encyclopedia and knew more than the auditors of four states.

Jim Schoene

Hiring Ansari Tax Law Firm was easily the best decision we made as he made the process so much smoother and we ended up saving way more money than expected.

Vivian

Ansari Law Firm saved me untold $1000’s if not 6 figures of dollars on a sales tax audit. This firm is the most professional firm I have ever dealt with.

Cliff

Mansoor is a strong communicator. It is evident that he is an expert on sales taxes, regulations, and processes surrounding this complex topic. Highly recommended and will use again for any tax related questions.

Kyle

Mansoor has excellent sales tax knowledge for remote sellers and consistently goes above and beyond to deliver best in class tax attorney services. Highly recommend him.

Mobeen

This tax firm consists of top-notch professionals who really helped me navigate tax related setup and understand my obligations as an employer of 20+ professionals. I would recommend Ansari firm to anyone without hesitation.

Umair

Excellent, Top-notch, always there to answer any and all of my questions! Would highly recommend Ansari Tax, as they are #1 in Sales Tax Appeals and have been filing my taxes since 2017

Waquas

The service was amazing and extremely professional. Mansoor Ansari is a remarkable tax attorney and very motivated to ensure his clients questions and concerns are handled in a timely fashion. It was a pleasure working with him.

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