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Local Tax Discovery Services <br /> Local Tax Discovery Services are designed to provide a full service solution to City's business <br /> license enforcement procedures. It does not replace current functions, but provides a focused and <br /> full-time solution to the identification of entities subject to taxation by the City, which are not <br /> properly registered, or otherwise not reporting taxes to the City. In performing the Discovery <br /> Services,MuniServices will: <br /> 1. Establish a comprehensive inventory of the entities subject to taxation by the City and the <br /> database elements needed to facilitate a comprehensive comparative analysis with the <br /> City's records of those entities that are properly registered; <br /> 2. Compare MuniServices' database of business records with the City's records to identify <br /> potential non-reporting and non-registered entities subject to taxation; <br /> 3. For each unregistered or non-reporting entities identified and confirmed,assist the entities, <br /> as necessary, to complete the City's applicable registration form(s) and determine the <br /> amount of tax due for current and prior periods (plus applicable interest and penalties, <br /> where appropriate); <br /> 4. Invoice entities (including supporting documentation) on behalf of the City for the amount <br /> of identified deficiencies,with payment to be remitted to MuniServices; <br /> 5. Ensure that all submitted registration forms are completed correctly and in their entirety; <br /> 6. Forward all completed registration forms and associated payments to the City in batches at <br /> the frequency directed by the City. Applications will be forwarded with copies of the <br /> payments and payments deposited into an account designated by the City; <br /> 7. Collect the amount of identified deficiencies, together with supporting documentation, and <br /> remit payment received to the City in bi-weekly batches;typically on the 15�h and by the last <br /> business day of each month. (MuniServices will follow the City's business rules in collecting <br /> partial payments or the tax in full at the City's direction.); <br /> 8. Establish a call center open during normal business hours to assist entities with questions <br /> concerning application of the City's taxes,and reporting and remittance requirements; <br /> 9. Educate entities regarding the City's reporting requirements to prevent recurring <br /> deficiencies in future years; <br /> 10. Contact personnel in sales, operations and/or tax accounting at each target business to <br /> determine whether a business license fee is due, when necessary and appropriate. This is <br /> accomplished with the highest regard to discretion and professional conduct. MuniServices' <br /> LTC audits are predicated on a non-controversial, constructive public relations approach <br /> that emphasizes the importance of each business to the City and the mutual benefits of <br /> correcting non-reporting errors; <br /> ATTY/AGR/2015.101/MUNISERVICE LLC <br />