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4 Key Takeaways on Recent Form W-8 and Form W-9 Changes

Last year, Sovos and Comply Exchange held a customer roundtable discussion on recent Form W-8 and Form W-9 changes. Here are some of the top points that participants brought up during the roundtable. Decentralized organization challenges  In the realm of decentralized organizations, a recurring issue emerged – tax reporting departments often unearth problems with Form […]

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Top 5 Unclaimed Property Audit Red Flags

Sovos often faces the question: “What triggers an audit from the States regarding unclaimed property compliance?” While each case is unique, there are common situations that can increase the likelihood of an audit. In this blog, we explore these triggers and provide insights on how companies can navigate the complexities of unclaimed property compliance. Here […]

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Four Pillars of a Strong Technology Match

There are many technology vendors out there promising you the world.  With a technology vendor partnership, those miracle solutions to all your business needs are available at your fingertips.  However, as with most things in life, it’s important to ensure you check off all the important boxes before making a purchasing decision. When you’re shopping […]

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SMBs are Experiencing Employee Burnout at a Rapid Rate Due to Sales Tax Management

No company wants a focus on managing sales tax to distract them from their primary business objectives. But it’s a mandatory part of business that can be particularly daunting for SMBs that lack the necessary time and resources to keep pace with the complexities of sales tax. With over 12,000 U.S. tax jurisdictions that are […]

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Don’t Let Tax Be An Inhibitor to Sales in 2022

Managing sales tax doesn’t have to be a complicated, overwhelming and time-consuming process. Assuming of course that you properly evaluate your internal capabilities, existing technology and varying levels of expertise correctly. With thousands of tax regulations that can change at a moment’s notice, it can seem a nearly impossible task for businesses to remain compliant. […]

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More Changes to Form 1042-S

No matter the size of the business, the tax season kicked off this past month with tax reporting professionals tackling the massive task of issuing and filing annual 1099s, W-2s, and other tax returns by January 31st. When January is in the rear-view mirror, businesses will turn to the next hurdle of 2022 tax reporting season; annual reporting of Form 1042-S […]

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G20 Ministers Agree to Move Forward with Global Tax Reform Deal

In the “Statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising From the Digitalization of the Economy” issued on 1 July 2021, members of the G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) have agreed upon a framework to move forward with a global tax reform deal. This will address the […]

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How SAP S/4HANA Finance Can Simplify Tax for Your Organization

This blog was updated on December 12, 2023 Sovos recently sponsored a benchmark report with SAP Insider to better understand how SAP customers are adapting their strategies and technology investments to evolve their finance and accounting organizations by utilizing SAP S/4HANA Finance. This blog hits on some of the key points covered in the report […]

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How to Navigate Increased Crypto Tax & Compliance Obligations in 2021

“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 […]

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1099-K Reporting Requirements: Threshold Changes From Stimulus Bill

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 […]

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Annual Reconciliations: What You Need to Know

Annual reconciliations can be a critical aspect for businesses as they work to achieve tax compliance. They are used to resolve all payments made to the state through the year and make any necessary corrections. For example, a company may have already filed its tax returns, but discovers there is a backdated transaction for one […]

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The Top 5 Things Tax Professionals Need to Know About Form 1099-NEC

This blog was updated on February 10, 2023 With the introduction of Form 1099-NEC in 2020, the way filers report non-employee compensation and use Form 1099-MISC has changed. Below are the top 5 things to keep in mind when reporting Form 1099-NEC 1. Remember Form 1099-MISC changes: Because the IRS also adjusted the layout of […]

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Is it Time to Level the Tax Playing Field When it Comes to Food?

By Kelsey O’Gorman & Denise Hatem In the United States, food is the third-largest expense for lower-income households, after housing and transportation. For higher-income households, food ranks fifth, following housing, transportation, pension contributions and health care. While income disparity can skew percentages of spending on essential items such as food and housing, there are also […]

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2020 GCS Intelligent Reporting | Session Recaps

Tuesday, October 6 CEO Keynote: Our Journey to Solve Tax for Good | Andy Hovancik, President & CEO, Sovos GCS Intelligent Reporting kicked off with our Sovos CEO, Andy Hovancik, sharing more on what attendees can expect to get from this year’s event and helping attendees better understand Sovos’ mission to “Solve Tax For Good.” […]

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2020 GCS Speaker Spotlight Series | Lukka

Sovos’ Global Compliance Summit – Intelligent Reporting “Speaker Spotlight” Series continues with an introduction to another brilliant tax expert who is particularly knowledgeable in the cryptocurrency industry. In this segment, we welcome Roger Brown of Lukka, who will be presenting at our upcoming conference in early October.  Roger will highlight the anticipated OECD developments involving […]

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2020 GCS Speaker Spotlight Series | Cointracker

Sovos’ Global Compliance Summit – Intelligent Reporting “Speaker Spotlight” Series continues with the introduction to an award-winning subject matter expert on tax in the Cryptocurrency industry. In this segment, we welcome Sheehan Chandrasekera of Cointracker, who will be attending & presenting at our upcoming conference in early October. In this segment of the “Speaker Spotlight” […]

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2020 GCS Speaker Spotlight Series | KPMG & Zions Bancorporation

Sovos’ Global Compliance Summit – Intelligent Reporting “Speaker Spotlight” Series kicks off with the introduction to two brilliant women in the world of tax, Kelli Wooten of KPMG LLP and Susie Jensen of Zions Bancorporation, who will be attending & presenting at our upcoming conference in early October. These two professionals are particularly well-versed in […]

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Five Tips to Ensure You (and Your 1099 Service Provider) Are Prepared to Report on Form 1099-NEC (and MISC) This Tax Season

The 2020 tax information reporting season is rapidly approaching and the changes we know about so far are pretty complex. A primary example lies in the new Form 1099-NEC which was reintroduced by the IRS last fall and is required to be used for reporting 2020 nonemployee compensation payments (formerly reported in Box 7 of […]

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