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The UK is likely to be one of only a handful of countries in the world that regularly publishes a report that looks at its tax gap in detail, and last month HMRC (the tax authority in the UK) published its annual report for 2016-17. According to the Measuring Tax Gaps report, the overall tax […]
VAT regulations in Europe are evolving at a head-spinning pace, forcing companies to quickly adapt their internal systems to comply with complex eLedger, eAccounting and eInvoicing mandates. Adhoc solutions – either forklift upgrades of existing ERPs and accounting systems, or modules bolted onto in-house solutions – may be a short-term fix, but could cost your […]
“Since virtually every decision or transaction undertaken in a business has a tax implication, and since the digital transformation is leading to entirely new business models such as centralization of certain functions into regional or global shared services centers, tax needs to adapt— quickly—to align with and be relevant to the increasingly digital and automated […]
In June of this year, the Hungary VAT Reporting requirement went into effect. The country’s approach is unlike most other reporting mandates found throughout the world, as it is based on invoice amount – not company size. All companies that make business-to-business transactions in Hungary are impacted. With this requirement now live, companies operating in […]
Christopher Emerson is founder of White Oak Security, a company that tests the security of its clients’ business-critical systems by attacking them. Emerson will speak at the Sovos Intelligent Reporting Summit in Denver in October. Here, he talks about why companies still fail to secure their most important information adequately and what they can do […]
In 2014, Italy announced mandatory eInvoicing for certain business-to-government transactions, and the country has since progressed towards a full eInvoicing requirement. Now, the biggest deadline in Italy’s tax modernization is quickly approaching. On Jan. 1, 2019, all B2B and B2C Italian taxpayers with electronic invoices will be affected. Businesses must plan now to ensure a […]
Europe is in the midst of a digital transformation, and taxation is one of the key areas of investment. As governments across the EU seek to reduce their combined annual VAT gap of €151 billion, we’re increasingly seeing the introduction of state-controlled, real-time IT platforms that place national tax administrations at the heart of business […]
Country-by-Country News South Africa Proposes Amendment to Change VAT Rate South Africa’s Minister of Finance has published a draft amendment, which if enacted, would change South Africa’s VAT rate back to 14%. This proposed draft amendment, which is open for public comment, would revert the rate back to 14% and currently has a retroactive effective […]
The IRS has officially announced they are eliminating the automatic 30-day extension of time for the 1099-MISC with Nonemployee Compensation. This move forces organizations with large amounts of independent contractors to question current tax information reporting processes, ensuring they don’t endure the same challenges faced from the original PATH Act deadline changes. PATH Act History […]
Preparing and filing unclaimed property can be a horrifying and confusing task for some individuals. It requires attention to detail with each jurisdiction’s dormancy calculation and reporting requirements. So, is there an easy way to compile and submit all your unclaimed property to only one state for the year? The answer is no. There is much confusion […]
VAT regulations in Europe are evolving at a head-spinning pace, forcing companies to quickly adapt their internal systems to comply with complex eLedger, eAccounting and eInvoicing mandates. Adhoc solutions – either forklift upgrades of existing ERPs and accounting systems, or modules bolted onto in-house solutions – may be a short-term fix but could cost your […]
As cloud-connected technology has become more ubiquitous across the supply chain, sophisticated executives can use the data gleaned from these devices to better understand where their supply chain is operating effectively – and where there is room for improvement – including in VAT compliance. Increased transparency into how the various links in their chain fit […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue recently unveiled a set of 1099 reporting requirements that will alter the landscape of reporting in the Keystone State. One regulation in particular will come as a welcome relief for institutions that report large volumes of 1099-R forms. Pennsylvania will allow multiple distribution codes for one person or entity to […]
Sovos Chief Technology Officer, John Landy, comments on the new S1 platform. Businesses now need a new approach to handling taxes. With the new S1 architecture, that’s exactly what we’ve built. Tax has changed. What used to be merely a burdensome obligation is now becoming a risky and technical part of every major business process. […]
New York recently changed its requirements for validating and reconciling 1099-R data, providing another example of how states are changing regulations in order collect revenue more accurately and more quickly. Financial institutions will likely need to adjust their processes in response. Institutions must file a form 1099-R for each person who received a distribution of […]
In a recent South Dakota v Wayfair Q&A webcast, Sovos experts answered your most burning questions regarding which states have new regulations, statutes or pending changes relating to remote commerce, economic nexus sales tax obligations and how you should prepare. What should sellers be doing to prepare for this new era of sales tax where […]
Mary Kallewaard is co-founder of Cokala, an advisory services firm offering experienced and practical help for tax regulatory compliance for a wide variety of IRS forms. She will present on how to spot potential problems with W-8 and 1042-S forms at the 2018 Sovos Intelligent Reporting Summit in Denver in October. Sovos recently spoke with […]