Field Compliance Bureau

Why does the Missouri Department of Revenue conduct tax audits?

The Department's tax auditors are authorized by Missouri state law to conduct compliance audits for sales, use, withholding, and corporate tax. The Department makes every effort to ensure these audits are conducted efficiently.

Additional Information about Tax Audits:

• Computer Assisted Audit Program
• Frequently Asked Questions About An Audit
• Field Compliance Bureau Offices
• List of Records Examined During an Audit
  • Proposed Regulation: 12 CSR 10-101.800 Record Keeping and Record Retention
  • National Archives and Record Administration's (NARA) Standards for Guidance on Maintenance and Storage of Electronic Records
• Taxpayer Instructional Guide for Encrypting Email Correspondence
• Taxpayer Bill of Rights
• Industry Association & General Public Guidance Letters