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South Dakota v. Wayfair and What it Means for eCommerce – Expert Interview Webcast Recap

Since oral arguments have been heard by the Supreme Court in South Dakota vs. Wayfair, Sovos has been approached by tax professionals, clients and media members for insights into what happens next and what changes may be in store for eCommerce retailers and anyone selling direct to consumers. Yes, even manufacturing companies may be affected […]

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Procure to Pay Process – ASUG Survey Finds Sales and Use Tax Obligation Blindspot – INFOGRAPHIC

Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG) survey of finance, tax, procurement and IT professionals reveals a continued proper sales and use tax obligations blindspot in the procure-to-pay process. See INFOGRAPHIC Below Large geographically dispersed manufacturers, wholesalers and financial services organizations have varied and complicated purchasing processes and channels. As these organizations grow and purchase from an […]

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South Dakota vs. Wayfair – Answers to Your Online Sales Tax Questions

Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in South Dakota vs. Wayfair which challenges a precedent most recently articulated in the 1992 case of Quill vs. North Dakota. Quill affirmed that a business must be physically present (loosely defined as people or property) in a state before it can be compelled to collect and […]

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Sovos Announces Gold Level Sponsorship of SuiteWorld18

Sovos, a global leader in tax compliance and regulatory reporting software, today announced it will be a Gold-level sponsor at SuiteWorld18, an annual celebration of NetSuite customers and partners. Now in its 8th year, SuiteWorld is the preeminent Cloud ERP conference where users, partners, and developers can share insights and new ideas about growth across […]

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Sovos Partners with Magento Commerce to Accurately Determine Sales Tax and Improve Filing Processes for Merchants

As a Magento Select Technology Partner, Sovos will help streamline sales and use tax compliance for rapidly growing e-commerce businesses of all sizes. April 20, 2018 — Sovos, a global tax compliance and reporting software leader, announced today that it has been named a Magento Select Technology Partner to improve sales tax determination and filing […]

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What Are Forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA?

Form 1099-SA, Distributions From a Health Savings Account (HSA), Archer Medical Savings Account (MSA) or Medicare Advantage MSA, and Form 5498-SA, HSA, Archer MSA or Medicare Advantage (MA) MSA Information, are tax information reporting documents related to health savings accounts. These forms are tied together because Form 1099-SA is used to report distributions to an […]

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Keep 1099 Reporting Requirements in Mind When Awarding Prizes

Many businesses engage in special sweepstakes or other forms of promotion marketing to create more visibility to their brands. While this is a great way to improve lead generation and conversion, companies must consider the tax information reporting obligations. This is not only important so businesses avoid IRS penalties by submitting the appropriate forms, but […]

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Simplify Exemption Certificate Management and Establish an Audit Defense

Sales and use tax exemption certificate management is critical to creating an effective tax compliance process for manufacturers and wholesalers. As states move forward with employing technology-driven compliance requirements and enforcement measures to maximize revenues, manufacturers and wholesalers can expect an impact to their bottom lines and profitability due to penalties, interest and fees if […]

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Sovos to Sponsor, Present at 2018 Tax Reporting and Withholding Conference

Sovos experts will join their peers from the IRS and the tax industry at the 2018 Tax Reporting and Withholding Conference April 23-25 in Arlington, Virginia. The conference, which will take place at the Pentagon City Ritz-Carlton, will cover a wide range of issues related to tax compliance and regulations. On April 24, Sovos Solution […]

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Cybersecurity Expert John Sileo to Highlight Sovos Intelligent Reporting Summit

John Sileo, who has spoken at the Pentagon and to Visa, Pfizer and the FDIC – among many other institutions – will headline the Sovos Intelligent Reporting Summit in Denver in October. A leading expert on cybersecurity and identity theft, Sileo draws on his experience as a victim of identity theft to entertain and teach […]

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Wayfair Weighs in on Upcoming Nexus Litigation

In just a few short days (on April 17) the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. At stake is the future of the “physical presence” standard in determining a retailer’s obligation to collect and remit state and local sales tax throughout the country. While […]

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6 Ways eInvoicing Improves Business Processes and Delivers ROI

Many companies may consider government-mandated eInvoicing regulations a hassle, requiring them to revamp time-tested processes and upgrade to new technologies while adding new responsibilities and risk throughout the organization. However, eInvoicing can ultimately deliver business benefits, reducing costs, streamlining workflows and driving ROI. Consider these top 6 positive impacts of eInvoicing: Reducing costs – In […]

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Accounts Payable Process Improvement with Use Tax Automation

Allocating business profits for audit penalties because your accounts payable process has traditionally incurred sales and use tax fines and penalties is no way to grow a business. In a recent webinar, “Building a Scalable Process for Use Tax Compliance,” experts from both Sovos and Grant Thornton discussed the market trends and risks related to […]

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With Deadlines Approaching, Organizations Eye ACA Penalties

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still in place and carries with it compliance requirements and the potential for steep financial penalties. ACA forms are due to the IRS April 2, 2018 if filed electronically. Penalties for late filing are severe. Failure to file information returns will result in a penalty of $260/return with a […]

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Wayfair Decision is Clear and Present Danger to Sales Tax Status Quo

These days, if you put two or more sales tax professionals into a room, it won’t be long before the conversation turns to the South Dakota v. Wayfair case currently scheduled for oral arguments before the Supreme Court on April 17. In fact, with 38 Amicus Curiae briefs filed to date, it feels like the […]

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Expert Q&A: Why Congress Dropped the Ball on Tax Reporting in the Sharing Economy

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 heavily involved 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. […]

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The Best Accounts Payable Automation Software Still Needs Tax Compliance

Procure-to-Pay Challenges Accounts payable within large, distributed businesses can be a complex, disconnected process involving many different departments. Magnify this complexity with the numerous types of business assets and materials your employees are purchasing across the country from various suppliers for multiple locations and uses, and you have a recipe for sales and use tax […]

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Cryptocurrency Tax Reporting Takes a New Twist with SEC Declaration

The evolving saga of tax information reporting for cryptocurrency exchanges took another turn recently when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared that cryptocurrency trading platforms must register as national security exchanges. With the SEC’s new requirements, trading platforms must either register or be exempt from registration, or risk operating illegally. Effectively, the regulatory body […]

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