HdL Companies Partners with City of Merced for Business License Compliance and Revenue Optimization
HdL Companies has secured a contract with the City of Merced, California, to deliver business license compliance and professional services. This engagement aims to safeguard and enhance the city’s municipal revenue streams.
The core of the agreement focuses on compliance support designed to protect the City of Merced’s business license revenue. HdL’s Compliance services are structured to identify unregistered businesses, facilitate accurate reporting, address delinquencies, and promote fairness through an education-centric approach that prioritizes ease for businesses.
Beyond compliance, HdL will also provide a Tax Study under its Professional Services offerings. HdL’s professional services encompass a broader range, including tax studies, municipal code optimization, analytics, and support for special revenue projects, assisting agencies in evaluating revenue programs and fostering responsible planning.
Andy Nickerson, President and CEO of HdL Companies, stated, “Strong compliance programs help ensure that all businesses contribute fairly, supporting transparency and strengthening the revenues communities rely on.” He added, “We’re honored to partner with the City of Merced on a compliance-first approach, paired with professional services that support data-informed planning and long-term stability.”
For Merced’s business community and residents, this partnership is expected to yield fairer outcomes by ensuring businesses are properly registered and accurately reporting. The education-centric outreach is designed to resolve delinquencies and improve reporting efficiency with reduced friction. Furthermore, the tax study will provide municipal insight, aiding city leaders in evaluating revenue programs and planning responsibly.
Established in 1983, HdL Companies specializes in helping local governments protect and increase the revenues necessary to sustain essential services. The company partners with over 900 cities, counties, and special districts, offering expertise in sales tax analytics, local tax administration, economic development support, and various other revenue solutions. HdL Companies has been instrumental in recovering $4 billion in revenue for local agencies to date.
