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Despite what you may have heard, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax reporting requirements are not dead. In fact, enforcement of the Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (ESRPs) under IRC 4980H is very much alive at the federal level. And states are enforcing the individual mandate. Federal Enforcement of ESRPs Many employers and other filers of […]

For the first time in state history, the Illinois state legislature has enacted form 1099-K reporting requirements as part of the FY20 Budget Implementation Act.   This change is a new direct state reporting requirement for payers of income made to Illinois residents. For 2019 reporting, Illinois requires form 1099-K reporting to be submitted to them […]

A recent fact sheet released by the IRS shows the latest tax gap estimates and overall taxpayer compliance, and demonstrates why the IRS is likely to strengthen its tax reporting enforcement policies. The findings are based on data from tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013. The purpose of this document is to let the public […]

Gemini, one of the world’s most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians, has selected Sovos, the largest private filer of 10-series tax forms, to automate Gemini’s 1099 forms and filings. Sovos will enable Gemini to eliminate potential errors and get automatic regulatory updates on the ever-changing cryptocurrency compliance landscape.   The growing confusion related to crypto tax […]

Introduction Tax information reporting and withholding at the state level is often a complex undertaking for organizations to manage. With 43 states now requiring income tax withholding and reporting, and each state having its own specific requirements, compliance can be a logistical nightmare. To add to the mounting complexities of state reporting, organizations need to […]

Ron Quaranta is founder and chairman of Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, the world’s leading non-profit trade association promoting the comprehensive adoption of blockchain technology and crypto assets across global financial markets. He will speak at the GCS Intelligent Reporting conference in San Antonio later this month. Ron spoke with Sovos recently about cryptocurrency tax regulations […]

The IRS released long-awaited guidance on cryptocurrency tax regulations this week, but the agency did little to clarify tax reporting policy. The guidance, the first update to IRS cryptocurrency policy in five years, is aimed at individual taxpayers and tax practitioners who prepare returns for taxpayers. The new information addresses information IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig […]

The issue of online unclaimed property reporting is an important one. State legislation varies widely on when and how to submit unclaimed property reports, and many states now require that holders use an online reporting system in order to remain compliant. As you consider your options, it is important that your online reporting system is reliable and secure. So […]

Michael Chittenden and Michael Lloyd, or Mike & Mike, specialize in helping companies deal with all sorts of tax issues, including tax reporting. They will speak at GCS Intelligent Reporting in San Antonio about seeking abatement of IRS penalties. Sovos sat down with both to discuss why companies should generally challenge IRS tax reporting penalties.  […]

Many organizations are choosing to say “so-long” to manual withholding processes to gain operational efficiencies allowing finance and accounting teams to focus on business critical tasks rather than repetitive tasks with limited value-add to the organization. In addition, eliminating manual withholding processes can mitigate process, compliance and security risk associated with managing multiple spreadsheets used […]

Caroline Bruckner is the managing director of the Kogod Tax Policy Center at the Kogod School of Business at American University in Washington, DC. She is actively-engaged in consulting with Congress on tax policy and in 2016 published the study Shortchanged: The Tax Compliance Challenges of Small Business Operators Driving the On-Demand Platform Economy. Sovos […]

The threshold for reporting income on Form 1099-K is increasingly proving to be too high for reducing the tax gap at both state and federal levels, and the problem will only get worse as the gig economy grows. Form 1099-K and California gig workers dominated discussion at the mid-September GCS conference in San Francisco. The […]

The House this week passed a bill that could lead to an increase in 1099 reporting volume for financial institutions. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would provide a safe harbor from federal investigations or prosecution for financial institutions that take on cannabis businesses as customers in states where cannabis sales are legal. […]

Many companies like to report unclaimed property as soon as it shows up as abandoned on their books. I understand the desire to get the records reported to the state and out of your hair, but you may wish to slow down and let those records age. Why is this important? One reason is that […]

The tax information reporting event of the year is coming in October! Sovos will present the 2019 GCS Intelligent Reporting Summit in San Antonio Oct. 28-30. You can’t afford to miss it! Here’s why:  NEW! Unclaimed Property Regulations: De-mystify unclaimed property reporting and learn how to protect your company from risk you might not even […]

California Governor Gavin Newsom is poised to sign into law a bill that would recategorize gig economy workers such as ride-share drivers from being independent workers to full-time employees.  The bill, California AB5, could have a profound impact on tax withholding and information reporting at state levels, with other states closely monitoring California’s activity. It […]

If you have no new unclaimed property records for a particular state this filing year, does that mean you are off the hook? Well, not necessarily.   Most states want you to file with them each year. If you’ve reported in the past, they want to hear from you even in the years when you […]

Article written By Bill Dadmun, Records and Receipts Manager, State of Virginia   How many of you use the aggregate function when reporting?  Does it make your life easier?  Listen to this scenario and tell me if it sounds familiar.   You get a call from someone that is due $49.95 from a credit balance.  […]