New York State does not rely only on reported numbers when reviewing sales tax. In many cases, tax authorities estimate what a business should be reporting based on total sales activity.

If the reported sales tax does not match those estimates, it can trigger an audit. In some situations, auditors may even observe a business in person and count customers to project expected revenue.

When there is a gap between reported figures and estimated activity, it increases the likelihood of further review and enforcement.

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