Clients

Benchmark values our many long-standing client relationships. Even after a project is complete, we serve as an ongoing resource when a client has a sales and use tax question or concern. When you become a client of Benchmark, you become a client for life.

Partial Client List

Testimonials

“Once we engaged Benchmark Tax Group to represent us in our recent sales tax audit, we knew we’d made the right decision. Our assigned consultant, Shelley McCannon, made immediate contact with us, explaining the process and guiding us through correct procedures in supplying the auditor’s requested documents. What could have been a frustrating, stress-filled process had we handled it on our own, turned out to be practically painless and resulted in zero tax due. We cannot recommend their services highly enough!”
McKay Lumber, Inc.

“From the time Benchmark Tax Group originally contacted me to our final meeting, I have been very impressed with the level of knowledge, professionalism and customer service we experienced. This was our first Texas Sales and Use Tax audit and it was extremely helpful to have someone walking us through and explaining the process and requirements that we needed to complete for this audit. Benchmark’s knowledge and willingness to spend the time necessary to walk us through this process was exceptional. They were willing not only to help us with the audit but also was focused on training us on compliance issues for the future. Had we not contracted with Benchmark, the process would have been so much more stressful. I also believe that had we tried to navigate the audit ourselves, the process would have taken much longer and our Tax liability would have been considerably larger. I would highly recommend Benchmark to anyone needing Sales and Use Tax help and we will certainly use their services in the future.”
Central Kubota

“Jeremy Cole with Benchmark Tax Group did a great job with our sales tax audit. Not only did he get us through the audit with very little tax due at the end, but he also helped with other taxability issues outside the scope of the audit, which we will benefit from moving forward.”
3D Flooring & Design

“I dreaded just the thought of a sales tax audit. Benchmark calmed my apprehensions and with their help, we were able to get current with all of our tax certifications and in the end we had no taxes due. Thank you, Benchmark Tax Group!”
Bearco, Inc.

“I am so thankful our company made the minimal investment to have Benchmark represent us with this audit. We are a small business and would have been completely overwhelmed with this process on our own. However, with Benchmark’s guidance, we were able to get through the extensive requests from the auditor and in the end the liability was a lot less than what it could have been. If anyone I know ever needs this service I WILL be recommending Benchmark. They are awesome!”
Templeman Electrical Service, Inc.

“Benchmark Tax Consulting has provided professional services in defending sales and use tax audits as well as filing for sales and use tax refunds. They have been very successful in yielding positive results for us. We are a repeat customer and will likely use them again.”
STEC Corporation

“Benchmark Tax Group handled our first ever sales tax review for our company. They were very efficient and professional as they pulled documents and made copies, travelling across the country to do so. When they completed their review, we were rewarded a sizable refund. They worked directly with the state and we received a check. I would highly recommend Benchmark’s services.”
Texas American Foodservice

“We asked Benchmark to review our sales tax and they quickly realized we needed to request a refund. We opened up our records and Keith and his team made themselves at home. They worked independently and then sat with us to show us the potential claim with the state. Not only did Benchmark properly and successfully file the claim, they also spent time training our staff on sales tax as it relates to our industry. That training has been very rewarding and we are still benefiting from it today.”
State Fair Foods

“Our relationship for Overpayment Reviews with Benchmark extends close to 12 yrs. It has been my pleasure to work directly with Keith and his staff who have been extremely diligent with details behind thousands of transactions. Our company has used different “national firms,” however I choose to continue our relationship with Benchmark due to: Effectiveness in delivery; Timeliness in responding to our inquiries; Integrity as their foundation; Knowledge of local laws and application; Effective relationship with the state auditors.”
Sara Lee Corporation/The Hillshire Brands Company

“Benchmark Tax Consulting is truly a business partner, serving Five Star Custom Foods with an honorable purpose. Overpaid monies to tax entities recovered by Benchmark is typically unknown by a business. Benchmark is a full service tax consulting firm that helps recover over applied tax funds. In the process of recovering funds, Benchmark helps educate the business about applicable tax law to preclude ‘overpayment’ in the future.”
Five Star Custom Foods

“Keith has been doing our Reviews for at least 16 years. About eight months prior to the last Benchmark Review, another Tax firm spent about 4 hours reviewing our AP records and tax payments, and concluded an audit wouldn’t be worth their effort. Eight months later Keith came and found a substantial number of overpayments, resulting in a “substantial” refund to us. Keith and his team were thorough, efficient, professional and we hardly even knew they were here. They handled all of the correspondence, and just needed a small space to work, access to records and a copier.”
L&H Packing Co.

“The Benchmark Team was very professional, thorough, and non-intrusive. They were quick to assemble their documentation on site, get what they needed, and do the ‘heavy lifting’ of the analysis in their own offices. When the State pushed back on items in the request, Benchmark did almost all of the communicating, leaving me free to continue to manage my business. If you are in a manufacturing industry, Benchmark will find sales tax opportunities for your business.”
Smurfit Kappa Bates, fka Bates Container, LLC

“We had a great experience working with Benchmark Tax Group. They were very easy to work with and didn’t disrupt our day to day operations. They sent over an experienced tax specialist that handled everything. We got a larger tax refund than expected and in a timely manner.”
Bally United Produce

“Benchmark was able to secure close to $60,000 in refunds for us despite a very limited project scope. They performed all the needed analysis with very little, if any, assistance.”
We look forward to utilizing them in the future.
Bunge North America, Inc.

“Benchmark is a very professional group and definite experts in their field, whom I highly recommend. I was apprehensive, but after going through the process, I found it to be pain free and very beneficial in more ways than monetarily. Benchmark is willing to educate and answer any strategic questions, as well. In the future, I will continue to utilize them for ‘Reverse Reviews’ and will begin using them for ‘Audit Defense’.”
DeFord Lumber Company, LTD

“I was skeptical at first and was concerned about the amount of time we would have to spend on the audit. However, it turned out to be a painless process. We simply provided Benchmark access to all of our Accounts Payable records at our office. They spent one full day in our office gathering all of the necessary information, and required very little of our time. We not only received a refund check in the mail as promised, but we now have a better understanding of the vendors that we should not be paying sales tax to. I would recommend Benchmark.”
Scobee Foods

“The process of recovering sales tax was just as Benchmark promised. They reviewed every document without any interference with our staff. The findings were substantial and the recovery of the overpayments went as planned. I expect to use Benchmark again every three or four years for this review.”
Identification Plates, Inc.

“We recently brought Benchmark Tax Group in to audit our payables for the second time. The last time was many years ago and both audits were very easy to go through. Keith and his staff were very professional and went about their business in a timely manner. They did not cause any disruption to our operation. After the first audit, we were given good information on which items to pay sales tax. The second audit was still helpful and we received a nice refund each time. I would highly recommend Benchmark Tax Group to any business.”
Dallas City Packing, Inc.