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Supreme Court Petition Challenges State Unclaimed Property Laws: Peters v. Cohen

Supreme Court Peters v. Cohen: Major Unclaimed Property Case By Freda Pepper, General Counsel, Unclaimed Property Sovos regulatory team is tracking the latest Supreme Court Peters v. Cohen, a landmark case that raises fundamental questions about how state unclaimed property laws handle dormant assets and the constitutional protections owed to property owners. This Supreme Court […]

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NAUPA III File Format: What Compliance Teams Need to Know

The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) has approved a major update to their electronic reporting standards with the introduction of the NAUPA III file format. This significant advancement in unclaimed property reporting represents a modernization effort that aims to streamline the submission process while improving accuracy and efficiency for all stakeholders involved in […]

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A Closer Look: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc DtC Trends Ahead of National White Wine Day

As wine lovers raise a glass to celebrate National White Wine Day on August 4, we’re taking a look at how white wines—particularly Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc—have performed in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping channel over the past three years. While the DtC market has faced economic pressure and shifting consumer behavior, these two white varietals […]

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SOVOS + KPMG Blog Series: Part 3

Building Your Strategic Roadmap For Global e-Invoicing Compliance By Paula Smith, Managing Director, Indirect Tax Technology Practice, KPMG LLP; Lauren Tallman, Global Invoicing Specialist and Senior Manager, KPMG LLP; and Christiaan Van Der Valk, General Manager, Indirect Tax, Sovos   When executives first encounter e-invoicing mandates, a common reaction is to assume their ERP systems […]

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Legal Considerations for Hemp-Derived Beverages in a Rapidly Evolving Market

The swift growth of hemp-derived CBD and THC beverages has introduced a wave of innovation to the beverage industry, along with a fair amount of legal confusion. These products are showing up everywhere: on retail shelves, in tasting rooms and in the hands of curious consumers looking for functional alternatives to traditional alcohol or cannabis […]

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ViDA E-Invoicing and Digital Reporting Requirements: What Businesses Need to Know

VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) is one of the most significant regulation changes to EU VAT in recent years. Changes to requirements became effective on 12 March 2025 with the official adoption of the package, with further rules coming into effect in 2030. This blog discusses the changes impacting businesses, including Digital Reporting Requirements, […]

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SOVOS + KPMG Blog Series: Part 2

Regional Approaches To e-Invoicing: A World Tour For U.S. Multinationals By Paula Smith, Managing Director, Indirect Tax Technology Practice, KPMG LLP; Lauren Tallman, Global Invoicing Specialist and Senior Manager, KPMG LLP; and Christiaan Van Der Valk, General Manager, Indirect Tax, Sovos   The global e-invoicing landscape resembles a patchwork quilt rather than a uniform blanket. […]

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France's E-Invoicing Reform
France’s E-Invoicing Reform: We’re Ready to Support Businesses During the Pilot Phase

With the pilot phase of France’s e-invoicing reform fast approaching, we’re prepared to support businesses every step of the way. As a global provider of tax compliance solutions and a trusted technology partner, we’re ready to help companies navigate the upcoming transition with confidence. Preparing for a Milestone Year The French B2B e-invoicing reform is […]

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The Hidden Cost of the One Big Beautiful Bill: Why Raising Tax Reporting Thresholds Could Cost America Billions

In the whirlwind of tax policy changes sweeping through Congress, one provision of the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) has quietly slipped through with minimal public scrutiny, despite its potentially massive fiscal impact. The bill increases the reporting threshold for Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC from $600 to $2,000 for payments made after December […]

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ShipCompliant Wine Summit
The 20th Annual Sovos ShipCompliant Wine Summit: Top Takeaways

For 20 years, the Sovos ShipCompliant Wine Summit has been about gathering winery professionals with the authorities and leaders who make the industry move. At this year’s Wine Summit, attendees heard directly from the regulators, attorneys and brand leaders shaping the future of the wine industry. As economic pressures, shifting consumer preferences and more tasting […]

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SOVOS + KPMG Blog Series: Part 1

The Global E-Invoicing Revolution: What U.S. Multinationals Need to Know By Paula Smith, Managing Director, Indirect Tax Technology Practice, KPMG LLP; Lauren Tallman, Global Invoicing Specialist and Senior Manager, KPMG LLP; and Christiaan Van Der Valk, General Manager, Indirect Tax, Sovos    If you’re a financial executive at a U.S. multinational company, you’ve likely encountered […]

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Treatment of Natural Catastrophe Insurance in Iceland

Iceland holds a unique and critical position regarding natural catastrophes due to its extraordinary geography and climate. Situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the country is one of the most volcanically and seismically active regions in the world, with frequent eruptions, earthquakes, and geothermal activity. Its mountainous terrain and harsh North Atlantic weather also make it […]

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IRS FIRE System Sunset: What the IRIS Transition Means for Filers

The IRS has officially confirmed a plan to sunset the FIRE system, marking one of the most significant transformations in information return filing in decades. After serving as the backbone of electronic tax reporting since the 1980s, the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system will be decommissioned in January 2027.  That means 2025 is the […]

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Maine Bottle Bill to Extend to DtC Wine Shipments in July

Effective July 1, 2025, all direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments of wine into Maine must comply with the state’s beverage container redemption program, better known as a “bottle bill.”   While wine bottles sold in Maine retail stores have long been subject to these provisions, the state is extending the program to include DtC shipments from out-of-state […]

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Global E-archiving Compliance: The Essentials of E-invoice Storage

The digital business landscape is forever changing, yet one thing is certain: electronic archiving is more than a convenience – it’s a matter of compliance. As governments worldwide invest in digital tax transformation initiatives like e-invoicing and e-reporting, a complex web of e-archiving requirements that vary across borders is also developing. Understanding your e-archiving requirements […]

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The 5 U.S. States with No Sales Tax

In a country where sales tax is the norm, a handful of states stand out for going against the grain—they don’t impose any statewide sales tax at all. That’s right—no last-minute filings, no scrambling to collect and remit every month. At least, not for sales tax. But before you pack your headquarters and head for […]

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what is sales tax
What is Sales Tax? How it Works & Why It Matters

Uncover what sales tax is, how it works! This guide provides everything from rates and exemptions, to how it varies by location and product type.

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When the Middle Shrinks: What Consolidation in the Wholesaler Tier Means for the Entire Market

Discover how consolidation in the wholesaler tier impacts market access in the U.S. beverage alcohol industry and explore alternatives like direct-to-consumer shipping.

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