Downey, Smith & Fier (DSF) is a preeminent state and local tax-consulting firm. Our focus is simple: Add value and provide the highest quality of service to our multi-state clients. Our responsive and personal approach is the foundation for building long-term relationships. As you consider our services, we invite you to review the following information:

State and Local Tax Revenues
State and local taxation is big business. In 2001, state and local governments collected more than $559 billion in taxes and other fees, including $258 billion of sales and gross receipts taxes and $6.7 billion of corporate income taxes (U.S. Census Bureau 2001). California accounts for nearly 20% of the collections followed by New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.

Sales and Use Tax Audits
The State Board of Equalization administers California’s sales and use tax program. In Fiscal Year 2001, the State Board of Equalization conducted more than 20,000 audits and assessed over $100 million. Publishers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and service providers shouldered the majority of the assessments.

  • Is your company being audited?
  • Has your company been audited or assessed?
  • Have you paid too much tax?

Downey, Smith & Fier specializes in audit defense and representation services. We can assist your company with understanding and reducing its audit assessment, along with managing potential exposure. See services for more details.

State Refund and Other Credits

Generally, state audit programs are designed to identify and document underpayments—not overpayments or refund items. It has been our experience that refunds and overpayments go unidentified without an independent recovery review. The partners of Downey, Smith & Fier achieve proven results. Over 90% of our clients have enjoyed reductions to their current audits, received cash refunds or improved compliance. We have a proven Two-step Recovery Process that has saved our clients millions of dollars. See services for more details.

How To Reach Us

Downey, Smith & Fier has moved our offices, the new office address is 4010 Watson Plaza Drive, Suite 190, Lakewood, California, 90712. Please call us today at (562) 249-6000 or toll-free at (888) 451-1700. Or send us an email at dsf@dsfgroup.com. While browsing through our website, please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. We'd love to hear from you. We pride ourselves on being proactive and responsive to our clients' inquiries and suggestions.

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