Kevin Akeroyd
As the CEO of Sovos, Kevin leads the industry’s premier SaaS technology platform company focused on enabling 100% compliance in a digital, cross-border, regulated world.
Region: North America
Rhode Island Finds Online Access to Databases Subject to Tax
The Rhode Island Department of Revenue recently found that sales of access to online databases should be subject to sales and use tax as this
Unclaimed Property
Unclaimed Property Compliance Made Simple: A Live Demo of The Sovos Compliance Hub
Keeping up with unclaimed property requirements across all 50 states is no small task. Laws change frequently, dormancy periods vary, and due diligence rules differ
Sales & Use Tax
Financial Services Has a Sales Tax Blind Spot. Are You Exposed?
Join Sovos regulatory expert Chuck Maniace and product marketing leader Vadim Nemtsev for a practical exploration of why Financial Services has become a high-risk sales
Events
TEI Midyear Conference
Join us at TEI’s Midyear Conference! It is the premier event for in-house tax professionals and focuses on the policy, technology, and practical challenges shaping the corporate tax function in an election-year environment.
IRS Releases 2026 General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3
The IRS recently released its 2026 General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3, the comprehensive guide for wage and tax statement reporting. This publication is
Tax Compliance
Designing an End-to-End Tax Compliance Strategy: Data, Control and Confidence
As indirect transaction tax becomes more complex and digitally enforced, organisations are increasingly challenged by limited visibility into the data that underpins compliance. Tax-relevant information
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Value Added Tax
The Road to 2026: How VAT, SAF-T and E-Invoicing Regulation Is Evolving
As tax authorities push deeper into digital enforcement, VAT and e-invoicing are moving into a phase defined by real-time control, standardised data and increased transparency.
Use Tax Manager
The Hidden Cost of Getting Use Tax Wrong: How to Stay Ahead of Auditors
Many companies believe their use tax processes are solid — until an audit reveals costly gaps. In reality, manual reviews, inconsistent data, and outdated systems
IRS Releases Trump Account Election Form 4547 and Instructions
The Internal Revenue Service has released Form 4547 (Trump Account Election(s)), along with accompanying instructions. This new form enables authorized individuals to establish initial Trump
Sovos for SAP ERP
DIY or Done-for-You? Rethinking Tax Compliance Strategy in SAP
How Tax Compliance Is Changing in SAP Tax compliance in SAP is no longer just an IT decision. It’s a strategic risk decision. As governments
IRS Revises IRIS Taxpayer Portal User Guide for Processing Year 2026
The Internal Revenue Service has released a second version of Publication 5717 (Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) Taxpayer Portal User Guide) for Processing Year 2026.
IRS Releases Instructions for Form 1098 (Rev. December 2026)
The Internal Revenue Service has released Instructions for Form 1098 (Rev. December 2026). These instructions apply to tax year 2026 information returns filed in early
Beverage Alcohol
2026 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report Reveals Record Declines as Market Downturn Deepens
Annual analysis from Sovos ShipCompliant and WineBusiness Analytics shows steep losses in volume and value amid wider wine industry slowdown (ATLANTA) January 27, 2026 – Mirroring broader challenges across the wine industry, new findings from
Beverage Alcohol
DtC Report Spotlight: What Set Napa DtC Wine Shipping Apart in a Down Year
Key highlights: Napa DtC wine shipping eked out an overperformance of the DtC wine shipping channel, which saw nearly universal declines Average bottle price (ABP)
North Macedonia E-invoicing
North Macedonia E-invoicing North Macedonia is poised to advance in its digital transformation journey with the launch of its e-invoicing pilot program on 1 January
Maryland Tax Alert – Maryland Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Maryland recently released a tax alert detailing how the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21), affects tax in the state. On July 4,