Kranz & Associates PLLC is a boutique law firm specializing in state and local tax consulting, focusing primarily on sales and use taxation. In addition to providing clients with guidance regarding their sales and use tax processes and tax decisions, the firm assists many of its clients with sales and use tax audit defense. Our approach is unique in that we work with our clients during the course of an audit to resolve controversial tax matters without litigation.

Our broad range of contacts with state revenue department officials has proven invaluable in providing efficient and effective client service. The firm has been extremely successful negotiating settlement agreements and voluntary disclosure agreements with both state and local government authorities. We have also worked with our clients on appeals throughout the country, particularly where the appeal presents a question of law.

The firm has unparalleled expertise with high tech transactions, working with both sellers and buyers, particularly related to sales and use tax audit issues. Our deep industry knowledge coupled with our sales and use tax expertise of high tech transactions has proven invaluable in assisting clients in reducing audit assessments related to software related transactions. We have also worked with clients in the development of a corporate policy surrounding their high tech spend, and have also worked with clients in the software industry, assisting them with complex M&A issues.

The firm is involved in all meetings and issues stemming from the Streamlined Sales Tax Project and is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Business Advisory Council to the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board.

The firm’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, as well as small and mid-size businesses.