Shanna Dawson

Shanna Dawson, CMI, is a distinguished Sales Tax Expert with over 15 years of experience in multi-state taxation and regulatory compliance. She specializes in complex sales and use tax matters, voluntary disclosure agreements, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance. Her career includes roles at Ernst & Young, where she has saved Fortune 500 companies millions through strategic tax planning and refund initiatives. Her industry expertise spans automotive, energy, transportation/logistics, technology, education, retail, and e-commerce sectors. A Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Shanna brings unique insights from both public and private sector experience, including her role as a Tax Auditor with the Florida Department of Revenue. She has consistently demonstrated excellence in tax controversy, audit defense, compliance, and process optimization, leading to significant cost savings for clients across various industries. Shanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Valdosta State University.