Kevin Akeroyd
As the CEO of Sovos, Kevin leads the industry’s premier SaaS technology platform company focused on enabling 100% compliance in a digital, cross-border, regulated world.
Region: North America
Beverage Alcohol
Looking Back at 2025 and 20 Years of DtC Wine Shipping Compliance
Key Highlights Three states—Arkansas, Mississippi, and Delaware—passed new DtC wine shipping laws. Maine extended its container redemption program to DtC shipments. California introduced a Granholm-compliant
Sales & Use Tax
Indiana Sales Tax Guide
Indiana imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 7%. The state does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. Keeping track
Kansas Releases Custom 1099-DA Format for Electronic Filing
Kansas re-released its K-99CSV specifications with a 1099-DA format, making it the first state to post custom 1099-DA (digital asset transactions) electronic filing specifications for
Maine to Adopt IRIS Format for 1099 Starting Tax Year 2026 / Filing Season 2027
Maine Revenue Services has finalized its electronic file specifications for tax year 2025 Forms 1099 and W-2G information returns. MRS expects to conform with the
Ohio Updates 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC Thresholds
The Ohio Department of Taxation has released updated electronic filing specifications for tax year 2025 covering Forms 1099-R, 1099-NEC, and 1099-MISC. All specifications follow the
Social Security Administration Revises Publications EFW2, EFW2C to Require Contact Information
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revised publications EFW2 and EFW2C, respectively providing electronic filing direction for forms W-2 and W-2c. The revised publications, effective
Sales & Use Tax
Massachusetts Sales Tax Guide
Massachusetts imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.25%. The state does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. What’s Taxable
Manitoba To Tax Cloud Computing Services
Earlier this year, Manitoba passed their budget for 2025-2026, which includes provisions to impose the retail sales tax on cloud computing services (e.g. SaaS, IaaS,
Sales & Use Tax
Minnesota Sales Tax Guide
Minnesota imposes a statewide sales and use tax of 8.75%. The state allows local jurisdictions to levy an additional sales tax. What’s Taxable in Minnesota?
Sales & Use Tax
Pennsylvania Sales Tax Guide
Pennsylvania imposes a statewide sales and use tax rate of 6%. The state allows local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes (specifically Allegheny County and
Sales & Use Tax
The Hidden Cost of Getting Use Tax Wrong: How to Stay Ahead of Auditors
Many companies believe their use tax processes are solid — until an audit reveals costly gaps. In reality, manual reviews, inconsistent data, and outdated systems
Sales & Use Tax
Idaho Sales Tax Guide
The Idaho state sales tax rate is 6%. The state allows local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes. What’s Taxable in Idaho? Idaho sales and
Sovos Processes 84+ Million Sales Tax Transactions and 300+ Million Line Items During Black Friday and Cyber Monday with 100% Uptime
ATLANTA – December 3, 2025 –Sovos, the always-on tax compliance company, today announced a record-breaking performance during this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping events.
New Mexico Withholding Tax Reporting: Changes Effective January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, House Bill 218 introduces four changes to New Mexico withholding tax reporting: Quarterly Reporting Expansion. All employers and payers must file
Beverage Alcohol
California DtC Spirits Shipping: What Producers Need to Know
Effective January 2026, California is fully opening its doors to direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of distilled spirits. Until recently, only distillers located within California were permitted
Illinois Repeals State Level Tax on Food Allowing Locals to Opt in on Local Grocery Tax
Effective January 1, 2026, Illinois will exempt food for human consumption from sales tax by repealing the state’s 1% grocery tax. This exemption will not
Tax Compliance
Why Global Enterprises Choose Sovos Over SAP DRC for Tax Compliance
This guide breaks down the critical differences between SAP DRC and Sovos and shows why leading global companies rely on Sovos to meet e-invoicing.