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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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.

I recently had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) Annual Conference, a regular meeting of regulators, attorneys and other members of the beverage alcohol industry to discuss important issues affecting our trade. Alongside Claire Mitchell, of Stoel Rives, and Erlinda Doherty, of Vinicola Consulting, and […]

Guest blog written by Susan DeMatei, President, WineGlass Marketing WineGlass Marketing recently conducted a study to explore how Millennials and Gen X feel about wine, wine culture and wine country. The goal was to gain insight into how we can make wine, wine club and wine country appealing to these new audiences. We’ll showcase in-depth […]

Illinois is poised to change their sourcing rules again, trying to find their way in a world where states apply their sales tax compliance requirements equally to both in-state and remote sellers. With this tweak, they will effectively equalize the responsibilities of remote sellers with no in-state presence, to those that have an Illinois location. […]

The New York legislature recently passed A3132A, a bill that will expand the range of products that residents of the state can have direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipped to them. The bill is now in the hands of Governor Kathy Hochul—meaning that unless she decides to exercise her veto power, producers across the country will soon be […]

When I became the CEO of Sovos one year ago, I knew that I was stepping into an innovative company in an industry primed for a seismic transformation. However, even with this knowledge in place, I must admit that the speed and scope of change over the past year has been extraordinary to witness. Here […]

Accurate sales tax determination is historically predicated on the seller knowing the precise street address of their customer. Since sales tax jurisdictional boundaries do not necessarily correspond to governmental boundaries (e.g., state, county, city) and don’t tightly align with zip codes, the only way to apply correct local rates is by knowing the pinpoint location […]

Over May 8-9, Sovos ShipCompliant hosted its 19th annual Wine Summit. For two days, wine makers, managers, consultants, attorneys and other industry members gathered at the Napa Valley Marriott to hear from a cavalcade of experts on regulatory and marketing advice and updates related to the wine industry.  19th annual Wine Summit Recap from Presenters […]

It was widely expected that when the finance ministers of the EU convened last week that we’d receive news of a political agreement on the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal. Unfortunately, due to the objections of one member state around the platform rules, this did not happen. Now, the official move forward date […]

Often, the first thing you notice about a beverage alcohol product is the label. The typeface, imagery and colors used were all meticulously chosen to say something about the product and brand. But it takes more than an eye for graphic design to create a beverage alcohol label. There are several regulatory concerns at play […]

There is a considerable shift happening across the globe right now as governments and tax authorities are embracing e-invoicing as a method of ensuring the accuracy of transactional data. An $11.2 billion dollar market in 2022, e-invoicing is expected to reach $35.9 billion by 2028. [source: ResearchAndMarkets] There is a simple reason for this. Governments […]