The Sultanate of Oman has imposed a Value Added Tax from 16 April 2021. The VAT system is scheduled to be implemented in phases, with businesses required to register for VAT at different points over the next year based on their turnover. Turnover Mandatory Registration Deadline Effective Date of Registration Greater than 1,000,000 OMR March […]
EU VAT E-commerce VAT package: the basics The European Union’s VAT e-commerce package is scheduled to come in to force 1 July 2021 to reduce admin burdens and increase efficiency. Your business needs to assess it’s current processes to determine how the changes will affect you. In this episode of the Sovos Expert Series, Andy […]
Brazil E-Invoicing: New rules on NF-e invoices Although Brazil is known for its complex tax laws that make compliance a difficult task in the country, it is undeniable that the Continuous Transaction Control (CTC) system implemented more than a decade ago is one of the most stable in the world. However, even a sophisticated […]
Mexico’s Miscellaneous Fiscal Resolution (MFR) for 2021 includes a number of changes, the first of which you can read about in our previous blog on the subject. In this blog we will discuss the approved specific technical modifications related to the validations Authorised Certification Providers (PACs) should make to electronic invoices sent to them for […]
Form 1099-NEC changes in 2020 Since the IRS released Publication 1220, announcing that Form 1099-NEC—for nonemployee compensation—would not be included in the Combined Federal/State Filing (CF/SF) program starting tax year 2020, 37 states have implemented direct state reporting requirements for new Form 1099-NEC. Though there are 32 states that participate in the CF/SF program, the […]
When are unclaimed property reports due? This is a fairly common question asked by holders that are new to the escheat reporting process, or not as well versed in the intricacies of escheatment reporting. Fortunately, Sovos has provided answers to some of the most frequently asked escheat reporting questions to help your organization survive unclaimed […]
Most unclaimed property professionals are familiar with the story of Verus Analytics, LLC’s (“Verus”)[1] appearance on the contract audit “field of play” some ten years ago, as it cut a swath across the life insurance industry with audits focused on the industry’s failure to report and remit unclaimed life insurance proceeds based on the insurers […]
Increased visibility into, and control over, taxpayer financial and trade data is the key benefit highlighted by governments that have introduced continuous transaction controls (CTC) regimes. Its importance cannot be overstated. Transactional data cleared by or exchanged through a tax administration authorised platform becomes the new source of truth for tax authorities to assess the […]
Tax authorities have increased their focus on the insurance industry to ensure Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) and parafiscal taxes are collected correctly, accurately, and on time. Operating in multiple countries inevitably means also having to comply with many local regulations in line with IPT statutory and parafiscal filing. Compliance regimes can be simple or complex, […]
New Mexico is one of many states that updated its economic nexus following the South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. decision. With the passing of New Mexico House Bill (H.B.) 6, the Land of Enchantment adopted a sales tax collection requirement for out-of-state sellers and marketplace facilitators. The below outlines several of the major points in […]
There has been an interesting development from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office as they introduce a new wave of unclaimed property self-review invitations. Recipients of these self-review invitations have 30 days from the receipt of the letter to log into the state website to provide updated contact information. This timeline is shorter than […]
Update: 25 August 2023 by Carolina Silva Croatia to Introduce E-Invoicing and CTC Reporting System According to official sources from the Ministry of Finance, the Croatian tax authority will introduce a decentralised e-invoicing model alongside a continuous transaction control (CTC) real-time reporting system of invoice data to the tax authority. This move is part of […]
Sovos ShipCompliant recently released the first-ever 2021 Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Beer Shipping Report in partnership with the Brewers Association. This report features exclusive data from two surveys, both consumer and industry perspectives, documenting the state of DtC craft beer sales and shipping. 2020 brought unprecedented challenges to the brewing industry and beer lovers alike. Due to […]
Unclaimed property management can fall under a variety of responsibilities ranging from CFO to accounting—but typically resides within the accounting or financial reporting departments. Every company generates potential unclaimed property through regular business functions such as payroll. With over 80% of companies considered non-compliant with unclaimed property laws and regulations and the number of audits […]
For the past 70 years, unclaimed property reporting requirements have been challenging for US businesses. Understanding the nuances of individual state statutes and how to comply effectively and efficiently has caused many sleepless nights for unclaimed property professionals. Well, that may be a bit extreme, however, state regulations are difficult to master. When the first […]
It’s an exciting time for brewers and distillers entering the DtC shipping market. The wine industry has been utilizing this market for years, growing it to a $3.7 billion industry annually. But, this opportunity comes with added concerns and regulatory requirements. From licensing to managing restrictions on how much an individual consumer can purchase in […]
Meet the Expert is our series of blogs where we share more about the team behind our innovative software and managed services. As a global organisation with tax experts across all regions, our dedicated team are often the first to know about new regulatory changes, ensuring you stay compliant. We spoke to Beverleigh Gunner, Compliance […]
Taxpayers worried about complying with the new Massachusetts “Advance Payment” requirement, applicable to sales/use and room occupancy tax taking effect on April 1, 2021, should take note of a temporary safe harbor added to the final version of Technical Information Release TIR 21-4 published by the Department of Revenue on March 31, 2021. As previously […]