Business personal property audits for North Carolina counties.

We specialize in assisting counties maintain tax compliance through various services, which helps increase the tax base and educate taxpayers.

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Business Personal Property

We audit business personal property tax listings to verify they are listed in accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes and county instructions.

  • Verification of exempt property
  • Real vs. personal verification
  • Detailed analysis of assets
  • Thorough review of financial statements

Room Occupancy Tax

We examine gross receipts and compare them to the amounts listed and taxed, to verify monthly listings are being accurately filed.

Food & Beverage Tax

We compare gross receipts documents to the listings filed and taxed to determine if the proper amount has been paid.

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Professionalism and integrity, with a personal touch of excellence.

Our staff maintains a professional balance that is personalized to promote an open and positive relationship between our company, the county and the taxpayer.

CTSI was established in 1999 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our diverse and professional staff has over 200 years of combined compliance knowledge and auditing experience.

About CTSI

“Our position is that you, the county, are the boss.”

We work for you. The information we collect and the audit results are in your total control. We offer professional expert advice, but we do not make the final decision.

How we audit

  1. Identify all taxable assets and their costs
  2. Place findings in a report to county officials for approval
  3. Let our client make decisions or recommendations on the inclusion and taxability of any questionable assets
  4. Follow NC Statutes that hold all property taxable unless specifically exempted
  5. Follow NC Session Laws, DOR guidelines, and county policies and procedures

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Contact CTSI

Call (919) 781-4668 or email .