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Minnesota Retail Delivery Fee
Understanding the Minnesota Retail Delivery Fee

If you are fulfilling a Minnesota Retail Delivery Fee, you should be double checking that you are considering all possible jurisdictionally-imposed fees due on the transaction. Depending on where you are delivering, you may need to collect a fee just for making the retail delivery itself! Retail deliveries are nothing new, but as our world […]

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What are Continuous Transaction Controls (CTCs)?
Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC): The Future of Compliance

One key development shaping the future of tax compliance is the rise of Continuous Transaction Controls (CTCs). CTCs represent a shift in how governments monitor and enforce tax compliance, requiring businesses to submit transaction data to tax authority systems on an ongoing basis.  The models differ drastically from traditional, post-transaction tax reporting systems, where businesses […]

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need for clean core
SAP: Keep the Core Clean for Tax and Compliance Part II

In the first blog in our series, we introduced SAP Clean Core concept and how much is being made about its impact on business, specifically the ability to customize an ERP to meet operational needs. For part two, I’d like to address how businesses can use the SAP Clean Core principles to create a system […]

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SAP clean core
What is SAP Clean Core and What Does that Mean for Tax? Part I

Much is being made about the introduction of SAP’s ‘Clean Core’ concept and how it will impact a business’ ability to customize its ERP to meet the unique needs of its operation. In this first blog in a series taking on the issue of Clean Core, I’d like to focus on the realities of what […]

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1099 fraud
IRS Pushing for Filing Due Date Changes to Combat 1099 Fraud

Millions and millions of tax dollars are lost to fraud every year due to stolen identities, dishonest tax preparers or claims of false tax losses or dependent information. The IRS deploys a variety of processes to detect fraud including analyzing information reported on third party information returns like 1099s and W-2s compared to information reported […]

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IPT warranty services
Applicability of IPT to Warranty Services

Italy: IPT Treatment on Used Vehicle Warranty Services On 21 May 2024, the Italian tax authority published a ruling (No. 110/2024) on the IPT treatment of warranty services provided in relation to the sale of used vehicles. The ruling dealt with a scenario in which a company (the ‘Applicant’) provided warranty services to dealers within […]

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Delaware's verified report requests
Delaware’s Second Round of Verified Report Requests Released

Delaware recently released the second round of Verified Report requests by mail addressed to the Tax/Escheat Departments with the subject line Notice Requesting Verified Reports for Report Year 2023*. All companies should be on the lookout for the Notice, even if your organization was audited by Delaware or completed the Voluntary Disclosure program in the […]

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2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report
2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report

The direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel has seen a continuation of movement tracked in the January release of the Sovos ShipCompliant/Wine Business Analytics Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report, with the top destination states experiencing a dip in volume and value.  The latest data for the U.S. wine DtC shipping market reveals shipment data trending downward. Nationwide, […]

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craft distillers
Craft Distillers Are Struggling; Why Not DtC?

As craft distillers work to grow their business and market presence, they must contend with innumerable challenges, not least of which is simply being able to access consumers across the country due to restrictive state laws. To help relieve these headwinds, industry groups along with consumer advocacy organizations have taken to supporting efforts to expand […]

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Alaska DtC
New Alaska DtC Rules Set to Take Effect

A new regulatory framework for direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of beverage alcohol in Alaska is set to take effect on Friday, August 23, 2024.   These new rules govern how in-state and out-of-state producers can ship their products to consumers in Alaska following the passage of SB 9 in 2023, an omnibus bill that affected almost every […]

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New York DtC
New York Enacts DtC Shipping for Spirits and Ciders

Spirits, ciders and meads added to the list of products that are permitted to be shipped direct-to-consumer (DtC) in New York. 

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Retail Delivery fee
The Troubling Rise of the Retail Delivery Fee and its Impact on Sales Tax Compliance

Retail Delivery Fee impacts sales tax as fuel efficiency and electric vehicles reduce motor fuel tax revenue.

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Slovenia B2B e-invoicing
Slovenia Proposes Mandatory B2B E-Invoicing and CTC E-Reporting

The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has released a draft proposal to implement mandatory e-invoicing and e-reporting for B2B and B2C transactions. This implementation would mark a significant shift in the country’s e-invoicing landscape. Should the proposal be approved, taxpayers will be subject to a two-fold obligation: they must issue and exchange B2B invoices […]

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indirect tax automation
A Modern Approach to Indirect Tax Automation

Global companies and those with global aspirations face a critical decision when evaluating their indirect tax compliance requirements and processes. Do they think globally or locally? Do they understand that indirect tax automation is not a luxury but an imperative? Do they view their automation decisions as a series of tactical choices or a single […]

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Certainty versus Opportunity in the World of Sales Tax
Certainty versus Opportunity in the World of Sales Tax

In this article, we will discuss what the Loper decision means and how it could ultimately impact sales and use tax compliance on both a big-picture and micro-determination level.

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InvoiceNow
InvoiceNow Brings Mandatory E-Invoicing to Singapore

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced the implementation of a phased adoption of InvoiceNow, the national e-invoicing framework based on the Peppol network, for GST registered businesses starting voluntarily in May 2025. The mandate will cover B2B transactions only, as the government is expected to make B2G mandatory in the coming years.

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Climate Related Events Insurance Premium IPT
The Impact of Climate-Related Events on Insurance Premium Tax (IPT)

Climate related events impact all industries; the insurance industry is no exception. Here’s how it’s affecting Insurance Premium Tax.

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Hungary - Insurance Premium Tax
Hungary Insurance Premium Tax (IPT): An Overview

Regarding calculating Insurance Premium Tax (IPT), Hungary is the only country in the EU where the regime uses the so-called sliding scale rate model.

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