Sales Tax Recovery
Finder's fee audits take 30-50% of what they find. We monitor your sales tax continuously, identify misallocations, and handle the recovery process. Your cost? Zero percent.
Finder's fee contracts create a simple math problem: the longer a misallocation goes undetected, the bigger the check. We're not saying anyone would intentionally delay reporting. But the incentive structure doesn't exactly encourage speed.
These aren't theoretical concerns. They're baked into the business model.
Found $200,000 in misallocated revenue? Congratulations, you just paid $60,000-$100,000 for information that was always yours. That money came from your community.
Texas allows recovery of 4 years of misallocated taxes. A problem found in year one is worth less than one found in year four. The math isn't complicated.
Read your contract carefully. Many require you to pay the finder's fee even if the Comptroller catches the error, or if your own staff discovers it first. You're paying for "protection," not performance.
Your sales tax data shows which businesses pay you. That same data shows which businesses should be paying neighboring cities. One client's audit becomes another client's sales pitch.
A Different Approach
We built technology that catches misallocations as they happen. Since we don't charge per recovery, we have no reason to wait.
We analyze your allocation data every month, flagging potential issues as soon as they appear. Problems found early are problems fixed early.
When we identify misallocated revenue, you keep every dollar recovered. No percentage, no fee, no negotiation.
We coordinate with the Comptroller, file the corrections, and track progress. You get a dashboard showing status. No extra work for your team.
The Incentive Question
This is the pitch. And it sounds logical. But think about what it actually motivates.
Our Incentive Structure
Our business model is simple: build a platform so useful that cities keep subscribing. That means catching problems early, helping you understand your data, and making your job easier. If we do those things well, you stay. If we don't, you leave. Our incentives and yours point in the same direction.
Before & After
The difference isn't just cost. It's alignment.
| Capability | Finder's Fee Audit | ZacTax Monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per recovery | 30-50% | $0 (included) |
| Detection timing | Periodic audits | Monthly monitoring |
| Incentive alignment | Bigger problem = bigger fee | Early detection = faster fix |
| Your data stays yours | Limited | Never shared, never sold |
| Ongoing analytics | Limited | Full platform access |
| Correction filing | They file, you pay % | We file, you keep 100% |
How It Works
Every month, we analyze your allocation data against business registrations, geographic data, and historical patterns.
When we identify a potential misallocation, we notify you with the details and our recommended action.
With your approval, we coordinate with the Comptroller to correct the allocation. No paperwork for you.
Watch the status of each correction in your dashboard. When the money arrives, 100% of it is yours.
The Bigger Picture
Finder's fee consultants make their money on recovery, so that's where they focus. Analytics, forecasting, trend analysis? Those are afterthoughts. We think they should be the main event.
What You Actually Get
Sales tax recovery is included with every ZacTax subscription. But it's just one piece of what you get.
Understand your sales tax at a level that spreadsheets and PDF reports can't match.
Plan your budget with confidence using data-driven projections.
"We were paying a consultant 35% of every recovery. Last year that was almost $80,000. Now we get the same monitoring, better analytics, and we kept every dollar of the $140,000 we recovered this year."
Finance Director, Texas City
This city switched from a traditional finder's fee audit contract to ZacTax. In their first year, they recovered more revenue and paid nothing in finder's fees.
FAQ
Schedule a demo and we'll show you what your city might be missing. If we find revenue that should be yours, you keep all of it.
Or call us at 817-725-7241 | Email hey@zactax.com