Food Processors: Are You Leaving Tax Refunds on the Table?
Discover potential California sales tax exemptions on qualifying equipment and opportunities to recover overpaid taxes.
EXPLORE YOUR TAX SAVINGS →Is Your Business Paying More California Sales Tax Than It Should?
Overpaid taxes. Missed exemptions. Costly audits. We help you find answers—and protect your bottom line.
Many California businesses unknowingly overpay sales and use taxes or face unnecessary tax assessments. At Armenta-Roberts Consulting (ARC), we help businesses uncover potential refunds, identify valuable tax exemptions, and navigate CDTFA audits with confidence.
With 35+ years of California sales and use tax experience, Joan Armenta-Roberts brings the expertise needed to help your business reduce unnecessary tax costs, recover eligible overpayments, and stay compliant.
Explore Our Services Below — You May Be Leaving Money on the Table.
Our Services
From CDTFA audit defense to sales tax refunds and exemptions, Armenta-Roberts Consulting helps California businesses protect their interests, identify potential savings, and improve compliance.
Reverse Audits & Refund Recovery
Find overlooked exemptions and potential overpayments through a focused review of past purchases and tax records.
Explore Reverse Audits →CDTFA Audit Defense
Experienced support with sales tax audits, records requests, audit findings, and proposed assessments.
Explore Audit Defense →Manufacturing Tax Exemptions
Evaluate machinery and equipment purchases for California's available partial sales and use tax exemptions.
Explore Manufacturing Exemptions →Food Processing Tax Exemptions
Identify potential exemptions and refunds involving qualifying food production equipment and operations.
Explore Food Processing Savings →Winery Sales & Use Tax
Specialized reviews for wineries and vineyards, from production equipment to purchase documentation.
Explore Winery Tax Services →Tax Consulting & Compliance
General consulting, Managed Audit Program assistance, and voluntary disclosure guidance.
View All Consulting Services →Industries We Serve
We help businesses evaluate sales and use tax obligations and opportunities based on their specific operations.
Joan Armenta-Roberts Addresses CDTFA Leadership on California Sales Tax Audits, Taxpayer Rights & Fair Treatment
Watch Joan draw on decades of experience in California tax administration, consulting, and taxpayer advocacy as she discusses real-world audit challenges, regulatory concerns, and the importance of protecting California businesses.
Meet the Team
When California sales and use tax questions become complicated, experience matters. Meet the professionals behind Armenta-Roberts Consulting (ARC), helping businesses identify potential refunds, navigate CDTFA audits, and understand available exemptions.
Joan Armenta-Roberts
Joan brings 35+ years of California sales and use tax experience, including 17 years with the California State Board of Equalization and 18 years with PwC and KPMG. Her background spans tax audits, exemptions, refunds, and taxpayer advocacy.
Experience across government, major accounting firms, and business tax consulting.
Zach
Zach works with ARC on California sales and use tax matters, supporting businesses seeking guidance on audits, potential refund opportunities, and tax compliance.
Have a question about your business? Contact ARC to discuss your situation and the appropriate next steps.