Who we are

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by State Tax Resources Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

1. About Our Firm & Regulatory Disclosures

State Tax Resources Inc. is an independent, private corporate consulting firm providing state and local tax (SALT) advisory and commercial audit representation services. We are not a government agency, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, any state department of revenue, or any federal tax authority. Our services are strictly commercial, private-sector professional consultation.

2. No Legal or Tax Advisory Relationship

All content, materials, tools, and information available on this website are for general informational and educational purposes only. Accessing this website, submitting information through online forms, or downloading materials does not constitute, create, or imply a formal client-professional relationship or contract. The content on this site does not constitute formal legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult with a qualified, licensed professional regarding your specific corporate tax situation before making business decisions.

3. Formal Engagement of Services

A binding professional relationship or client engagement with State Tax Resources Inc. is only established upon the execution of a separate, formal, written Engagement Letter or Professional Services Agreement signed by an authorized representative of both parties. We reserve the right to decline representation or services to any entity for any reason.

4. Accuracy, Completeness, and Modifications

While we make reasonable commercial efforts to ensure that the descriptions of services and tax insights on this website are accurate and up to date, tax regulations change rapidly. We do not warrant or guarantee that the content on this site is complete, current, error-free, or applicable to your specific jurisdiction. We reserve the right to modify, restrict, or delete website content at any time without prior notice.

5. Permitted Use and User Responsibilities

You agree to use this website solely for lawful, non-commercial purposes related to evaluating our business services. You are strictly prohibited from:

  • Misusing the website to introduce malicious scripts, viruses, or harmful code.

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our web servers, hosting environments, or associated databases.

  • Using automated scrapers, bots, or data-mining tools to extract content from this site without our explicit written consent.

  • Impersonating any individual or entity through our contact channels.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, State Tax Resources Inc., its directors, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use this website, or your reliance on any information provided herein. This includes, without limitation, loss of business revenue, data corruption, or operational interruptions.

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

This website may contain hyperlinks to external websites, statutory databases, or official government portals operated by third parties. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you. State Tax Resources Inc. does entirely independent work, does not control these external sites, and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, privacy protocols, or terms of use.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is critically important to us. Your access to and submission of data through this website are also governed completely by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and safeguard corporate and personal contact details. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

All original content, text, graphic layouts, logos, brand markers, site designs, and proprietary copy on this website are the exclusive intellectual property of State Tax Resources Inc. and are protected under United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. No portion of this site may be reproduced, distributed, or mirrored without our express prior written authorization.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute arising out of your use of this website shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of this website shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas.

11. Complete Corporate Contact Information

For questions, formal notices, or clarifications regarding these Terms of Service, please contact our administrative office using the verified credentials below:

  • Legal Corporate Entity: State Tax Resources Inc.

  • Physical Headquarters: 1322 Space Park Dr, Ste C232, Houston, TX 77058

  • Direct Telephone: 713-367-1932

  • Official Communications Email: info@statetaxresources.com

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Contact us to discuss how we can help address your state and local tax needs. Our team is ready to assist with questions, audit notices, or complex multi‑state tax issues.

info@statetaxresources.com

John LaBorde - Founder

Experience

John LaBorde has more than 30 years of experience in state and local tax (SALT), primarily in public accounting. He began his career as an auditor for the Texas Comptroller’s Office before transitioning to public accounting, ultimately becoming a SALT partner at a large CPA firm. His background provides clients a combination of technical depth, practical insight, and a clear understanding of how state tax rules are applied in real-world audits

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-laborde-8b0582/

Areas of Expertise

  • Texas franchise tax

  • Multi-state income, franchise and gross receipts taxes

  • Sales and use tax

  • Property tax

  • State tax provisions (ASC 740 and ASC 450)

  • Due diligence for mergers & acquisitions

  • State tax refund claims

  • Audit assistance and audit defense

  • Nexus studies

  • Voluntary disclosure agreements

Professional Involvement

John frequently speaks for professional organizations, including:

  • Tax Executives Institute

  • Texas Society of CPA’s

  • Financial Executives Institute

He is also a member of the following:

  • AICPA

  • Texas Society of CPA’s

  • Texas Comptroller’s Taxpayer Advisory Group

  • Former Board Member, Texas Taxpayer and Research Association

  • Accounting Advisory Board, Lamar University

  • Finance Committee, Three Little Pitties Rescue

Education

  • MS in Taxation - DePaul University

  • BBA in Accounting - Lamar University

john.laborde@statetaxresources.com

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