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Don’t miss upcoming deadlines for tax information

If your organization hasn’t sent out certain tax forms, you’re running short on time. Many tax information reporting deadlines are approaching, and you must have these necessary documents postmarked by the appropriate dates. While the due dates for sending copies to the IRS are further out, the recipient deadlines are more pressing. Some forms were […]

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5 Reasons the Hybrid Cloud Compliance Model Simplifies Brazil Nota Fiscal Version 3.1 Transition

The March deadline to transition to version 3.1 of Brazil’s Nota Fiscal process is quickly approaching.  As the largest change to NFe since the 2010 introduction of 2.0, the new mandates pose a significant challenge to companies operating in Brazil.  There is no room for error in the transition – support for 2.0 will be […]

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Worker misclassification is a hot-button issue

With tax season well underway, some organizations may be scrambling to determine whether certain individuals they hired throughout the year were employees or independent contractors. If they are caught misclassifying workers, organizations can face serious legal actions. According to AccountingWeb, this practice is not a problem that goes unnoticed. Nick Fortuna, partner at law firm […]

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Tax departments take the backseat in new tax software decisions

When a company is determining which enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution it will choose, one would think its tax department would be involved in this decision. However, many organizations leave their tax professionals out of the discussion, according to AccountingWeb. Companies of all types and sizes are regularly faced with new tax information reporting legislation. […]

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Get a handle on your February reporting

While tax information reporting season is a time when your business is thinking about its deadlines for federal filing, you must also remember the approaching cutoffs for state, Canada and Puerto Rico reporting. To help you more accurately meet your obligations, Convey Compliance Systems is offering a February Reporting Requirements webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 4 […]

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SAP delays eContabilidad while Mexico SAT Prosecutes 200 Companies for Invoice Fraud

Corruption is not an issue that’s confined to any one country or part of the world. It takes place virtually everywhere and authorities are cracking down on the practice by penalizing companies and lawmakers who run afoul. Recent electronic invoicing legislation and eAccounting reporting will bring further transparency to fraud as the legislation takes full effect […]

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Employers and insurers must prepare for ACA reporting questions

Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) first took center stage, a lot of questions have been raised regarding what the health care law requires. During the 2015 tax season, which is the first time taxpayers will need to comply with the ACA’s tax information reporting rules, employers and insurers will likely need to help their […]

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IRS recommends e-filing this tax season

The IRS has kicked off the 2015 tax season, and it recommends that taxpayers file electronically. While this advice is aimed at individual taxpayers, it does indicate how budget constraints will slow services this year. “We encourage people to use the tools and information available on IRS.gov, particularly given the long wait times we anticipate […]

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Develop your strategy for FATCA implementation

Are you prepared for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)? You’ve probably heard this question before, but have you been able to reply with a confident yes? If not, be sure to check out Convey Compliance Systems’ Implementing FATCA webinar, which will take place Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 1:00 p.m. CST. During this one-hour […]

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Invoiceware International selected for e-invoicing in Latin America by The Coca-Cola Company

Hybrid cloud solution expands partnership to support the latest e-invoicing compliance requirements in Ecuador

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Take control of your non-wage tax reporting research

Tax information reporting research is a difficult endeavor for many organizations, especially when new regulations are continually coming to light. To help with your non-wage tax legislation research, Convey Compliance Systems is hosting a free Simplify Your Non-Wage Reporting Research webinar Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. CST. With the 2015 tax season underway, organizations may […]

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IRS launches system for data transfer under FATCA

The IRS announced it launched its International Data Exchange Service (IDES) Jan. 12. This system allows foreign financial institutions (FFIs) and tax administrations to report on certain U.S. accounts to the agency under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). “The opening of the International Data Exchange Service is a milestone in the implementation of […]

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2015 – Brazil Mandates Pharmaceutical Manufacturers to implement new Inbound NFe Process by February

Don’t forget Brazil – the leader in compliance regulations. It is important to remember that Brazil has just as many mandates coming down the pipe this year.  As you evaluate your solutions approach to this mission critical economy, make sure you are addressing the inbound Nota Fiscal process known as Manifestação do Destinatário, especially if […]

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2014 in review: Big tax reporting changes during the past year

2014 brought many new forms and regulatory updates to the world of tax information reporting, and some of these changes will be pertinent during the 2015 tax season. Many organizations should review the new regulations to ensure compliance in 2015 and the following years. Here is a look back at some of the big updates that […]

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SAP eContabilidad OSS notes are a science project – not an end to end solution

The Mexico eAccounting mandates are set to take effect on March 3rd, 2015 and there is still no end to end solution from SAP. Actually, there are some very glaring gaps to take into consideration. You still have time to address these issues with end to end solution providers. Continuing to wait puts you at […]

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How will IRS budget woes affect FATCA?

2015 will bring the first data transfers under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which is a major milestone for the international tax legislation. However, some analysts have questions about whether the IRS will be able to effectively use this data due to recent IRS budget cuts. CPA Practice Advisor noted the agency is primed […]

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Revised IRS FATCA guidance includes information for 2014 tax year

The IRS has published a revised version of Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities. Although the IRS designated the update for the 2015 tax year, the change includes some information that is relevant to the 2014 tax year. The agency noted the delayed revision resulted from steps to provide more […]

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Holy See moves forward with FATCA compliance

The Holy See has reached a Model 1 intergovernmental agreement (IGA) in substance to comply with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Even though the overall reporting is expected to be small, this represents a big win for the expanding international tax legislation as the jurisdiction has a history of maintaining secrecy. In fact, […]

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