Shiva Kumar Reddy Koppula
Senior Tax Analyst | Sales & Use Tax Expert | Business Compliance Specialist
About Me
I'm Shiva Kumar Reddy Koppula, a Senior Tax Analyst with years of hands-on experience helping businesses navigate U.S. sales and use tax compliance. From registrations to audits managing end-to-end sales and use tax compliance for multi-state businesses, I've worked across jurisdictions and tools to ensure businesses stay compliant and save costs. My expertise bridges both tax compliance and broader business registration/legal frameworks.
My Core Expertise
Sales/Use Tax Nexus Review
Conducted thorough sales tax nexus reviews to identify state-wise registration obligations and exposure.
Sales/Use Tax Registration Assistance
Handled accurate and efficient registrations across multiple U.S. states, including using Avalara platforms.
Voluntary Disclosure Assistance
Helped companies disclose prior liabilities, secure penalty waivers, and limit look-back periods.
Audit Management & Defense
Directly coordinated with state auditors, prepared documentation, and responded to complex audit queries.
Refund Opportunity Review
Uncovered overpaid taxes and submitted refund claims for businesses in various industries.
Sales/Use Tax Consulting
Advise on complex tax questions involving state tax codes, CCH research, and transaction taxability.
Business Compliance Support
Filed Secretary of State forms, EINs, business licenses, permits, and annual reports for clients across states.