VAT accounts for 15-40% of all public revenue globally. We estimate that the global VAT gap – i.e. lost VAT revenue due to errors and fraud – could be as high as half a trillion Euros. The GDP of countries like Norway, Austria or Nigeria are at a similar level and this VAT gap is […]
Brexit continues to create a stir and the only absolute is that confusion dwarfs certainty when it comes to understanding the new tax laws that went into effect when Brexit became a reality. To address some of the more pressing questions, we gathered three industry experts for a webinar to provide some clarity into this […]
“Regulation always follows innovation, and sometimes, in democracies, it follows a little further behind other jurisdictions.” – Chris Giancarlo, CFTC Chairman Regulators at the IRS, SEC and CFTC have been playing catch-up for years, and in their defense, it’s not easy to hit a moving target. The digital asset ecosystem continues to grow exponentially and […]
The Norwegian tax authority’s project for modernising VAT, the MEMO-project, has announced a new digital VAT return. It will take effect from the beginning of 2022 following a pilot program in August this year. This new VAT return seeks to provide simplification in reporting, better administration, and improved compliance in the VAT system. Currently VAT […]
The new rate for Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) was published in the Spanish Gazette (BOE) on 31 December 2020. It increases from 6% to 8%. This increased rated applies to the first tax period of 2021 (for submissions to be made the next February). In this blog, we’ll look at the challenges faced by insurers […]
When managing any e-transformation project the deadline is determined after careful planning. It should be based on the project scope and consider the available resources. However, when the project is to ensure regulatory compliance, the government determines the project’s deadline and it must be met. Many taxpayers choose to work with an external integrator to […]
Bulgaria could be the next EU Member State to introduce continuous transaction controls (CTCs) following Italy, France and Poland. Introducing CTCs provides tax administrations with more granular and continuous visibility into tax-relevant business data. Bulgaria announced it’s considering mandating e-invoicing and the transmission of invoices to the tax authority. This could be done either via […]
The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) has published draft rules for the controls, requirements, technical specifications and procedural rules for implementing the provisions of the e-invoicing regulation. In addition to the draft rules, the associated technical specifications (Electronic Invoice Data Dictionary, Electronic Invoice XML Implementation Standard and Electronic Invoice Security Implementation Standards) are […]
Following the South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. Supreme Court decision, North Carolina issued a policy directive (SD-18-6) indicating that it would be enforcing the imposition of tax on remote sellers under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-164.8(b). This directive was later codified in Session Law 2019-6. Remote sellers and marketplace facilitators should regularly ensure that they […]
From April, insurers will start to make their first electronic filing of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in Luxembourg using the new online submission portal – myGuichet. Along with other European territories, the Luxembourg tax authority has sought to streamline and improve IPT collection and administration. Using an online portal is an efficient and secure way […]
The wine market continues to be in flux as producers, retailers and consumers navigate the impacts of a global pandemic. Keeping a pulse on marketplace data has never been so important given these shifting dynamics. Nielsen is collaborating with Wines Vines Analytics and Sovos ShipCompliant to provide a much more comprehensive view of the U.S. […]
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the latest crypto craze to dominate the headlines; although these tokens are nothing new to the blockchain industry. In 2015, CryptoKitties took the industry by storm when people spent millions purchasing digital images of cartoon cats. Whether it’s digital art, music, videos, or items created in video games, NFTs offer a […]
Given the complexity of international VAT and the potential risk, pitfalls and associated costs, finance directors face a predicament. Unlike direct taxes, which tend to be retrospectively determined, VAT is effectively calculated in real-time. It’s linked to various aspects of the supply chain. If the related transaction has incorrect VAT calculations or erroneous codes, these […]
Although insurance companies do their best to settle their tax liabilities in the most compliant manner, historical liabilities may still occur. Here is an overview of the different types of historical declarations with some insurance premium tax (IPT) examples. When a tax liability becomes a historical liability Let’s start with a simple chart: Are we […]
Mexico introduced changes to the Miscellaneous Fiscal Resolution (MFR) this year. The Miscellaneous Fiscal Resolution is a group of regulations issued by the Mexican tax administration (SAT). The regulations contain the official interpretations of the rules enacted for the application of the taxes, levies and related obligations applicable to taxpayers in Mexico. The MFR is […]
On March 12, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed HB 415 into effect, providing some very welcome updates to the state’s direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shipping laws. The biggest reform provided by the recently signed bill is the removal of a provision that previously prohibited DtC alcohol shippers from using third-party fulfillment houses to help with their […]
As previously reported by my colleague, Erik Wallin, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue is set to start enforcing a new advance payment program applicable to sales, use and room occupancy tax. The requirements are detailed in a draft Technical Information Release and in an email sent to taxpayers on March 5. There are two critical changes […]
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which included a variety of provisions aimed at helping Americans get through the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help fund this most recent round of aid, Section 9674 of the Act includes a change to the Form 1099-K reporting threshold for Third-Party Settlement Organizations […]