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When most people think about “taxes” it’s likely that their thoughts first turn to “direct taxes.” However, in today’s economy, “indirect taxes” are becoming increasingly important in funding state and local governments. Indirect tax is also becoming increasingly complex, especially for businesses charged with meeting their indirect tax compliance obligations globally. In this article, we […]

Managing compliance with unclaimed property has become challenging due to the constantly changing legislative environment. A recent obligation gaining traction among states, which companies must be mindful of, is the requirement to conduct outreach to owners before their property is considered abandoned. This obligation, referred to as “pre-presumption outreach,” stems from the enactment of the […]

By Andrew Adams, Editor, Wine Analytics Report With another year of winery direct-to-consumer shipments tallied and analyzed, the state of Washington was the only major region tracked by Sovos ShipCompliant and WineBusiness Analytics to enjoy growth over the previous year. Compared to 2022, shipment value by Washington’s wineries grew 11% to $187 million while volume […]

In a recurring theme, the IRS released communication this week that exempts the requirement to e-file Form 1042 Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income (Form 1042) information for 2023 transactions. Form 1042 for 2023 transactions must be filed with the IRS by March 15, 2024. Notice 2024-26 delays the new requirement to electronically […]

A number of recent lawsuits filed by beverage alcohol producers have raised new interest in self-distribution rights, an often-overlooked area of the industry. Self-distribution is when a supplier of alcohol, such as an importer or domestic manufacturer, is authorized to sell directly to retailers without having to work with a wholesaler to get their products […]

Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting has started for tax year 2023. ACA reporting can quickly become complicated and costly with IRS penalties if your business does not have an efficient process in place. Although regulations have generally stayed the same for this reporting season, there are some important updates all businesses should be aware of […]

Building and maintaining a program to ensure compliance with the ever-changing unclaimed property laws is challenging, costly and time consuming. As a result, many companies put off or delay coming into compliance or do not put enough resources into creating a robust program. Those delays, erratic reporting and even ignorance that unclaimed property laws exist […]

Last month, Sovos ShipCompliant and WineBusiness Analytics released the 2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report, marking the fourteenth consecutive collaboration between the two companies. Alex Koral and Andrew Adams presented an overview of the data and analysis from the report, highlighting key trends and statistics. Here, we summarize some of the noteworthy findings starting with the […]

The unclaimed property (UP) community will convene in Las Vegas starting Sunday, March 10 for the 2024 Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization (UPPO) Annual Conference. Running until Wednesday, March 13, approximately 600 people will descend upon the Planet Hollywood hotel for three and a half days of learning, networking and sharing of ideas. According to UPPO, […]

Sovos ShipCompliant recently released the 2024 Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) Wine Shipping Report with our partner, WineBusiness Analytics. This look-back at 2023 is the most comprehensive, complete and exclusive collection of data and insights on the state of the DtC channel. While DtC wine shipments saw a decline in volume for the second year in a row, […]

I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the 2024 Direct to Consumer (DTC) Wine Symposium (DTCWS) to speak on the past and future of the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping market. As an annual event, DTCWS provides our industry with a regular opportunity to reflect on market conditions and connect on ways we can all help build […]

In the dynamic landscape of finance, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) play a pivotal role in steering their companies towards success. One crucial aspect of their responsibilities is tax compliance, and in a recent survey, we delved into how CFOs perceive and leverage tax technology. The survey revealed valuable insights into how companies manage tax compliance, […]

Delaware’s Secretary of State (SOS) recently advised that they plan to send invitations to companies to participate in the Delaware Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) program November 15, 2024. This is the second wave of invitations for 2024. In the event that a company receives an invitation to participate in the VDA program and is interested […]

Last year, Sovos and Comply Exchange held a customer roundtable discussion on recent Form W-8 and Form W-9 changes. Here are some of the top points that participants brought up during the roundtable. Decentralized organization challenges  In the realm of decentralized organizations, a recurring issue emerged – tax reporting departments often unearth problems with Form […]

Sovos often faces the question: “What triggers an audit from the States regarding unclaimed property compliance?” While each case is unique, there are common situations that can increase the likelihood of an audit. In this blog, we explore these triggers and provide insights on how companies can navigate the complexities of unclaimed property compliance. Here […]

As we approach annual statement season, join us at Sovos Education for one of our refresher or short courses to get up to speed on preparation. Each of these classes are bite-sized at just one to two hours in length. Starting the first week of December, we began our mini P&C annual statement preparation courses […]

In the world of ever-evolving regulation changes, staying informed is crucial for businesses to achieve complete compliance in their tax information reporting processes. In 2023, the IRS rolled out significant updates that businesses need to be aware of ahead of filing season. We have summarized the most impactful changes you need to know about for […]

Sovos announced today that we have acquired North Dakota-based Aatrix Software. This marks another significant milestone in Sovos’ strategic mission of adding complementary companies, services and technology to our portfolio when and where it makes sense to do so. Not only does Aatrix complement and strengthen our current leadership in e-Filing for 1099 and ACA […]