Hey Bubstr,
Tax tracking is built to simplify your bookkeeping and is one of the most powerful features available in QuickBooks. The best way to ensure consistent results is to record them correctly as you go. The best person to ask for help recording taxes is your accountant. Check out our Find an Accountant page to find a QuickBooks pro in your area. You can enter in your postal code to find accountants near you, and filter for the product you're using.
Alternatively, here's a similar post answered by one of our community members that may be able to help: How do we record a Corporate Tax Refund?
Let me know how this goes!