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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Key Highlights: Importers must be licensed by the TTB. Every imported product requires compliant labeling and COLA approvals. Importers are responsible for excise taxes and accurate recordkeeping. Within the three-tier system that governs how alcohol is sold and distributed within the United States, importers are considered a type of supplier. As such, they are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
