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
Arkansas Expands Access to DtC Wine Shipping with HB 1476
With the signature of Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders, Arkansas is set to enact House Bill 1476—ushering in long-awaited reforms to its direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping laws.
Tax Information Reporting
IRS Digital Asset (1099-DA) Reporting Roundtable: Key Insights for 2025 Compliance
Sovos recently participated in a roundtable discussion facilitated by the IRS regarding digital asset reporting requirements. This session provided valuable insights into the upcoming 2025
Sales & Use Tax
Sales Tax Compliance: Future-Proofing for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Sales tax compliance in the U.S. has never been more complex – and the stakes have never been higher. With 19,000+ jurisdictions, relentless regulatory changes,
ND Fire Departments Exempt from Sales Tax Beginning July 1, 2025
North Dakota recently enacted HB 1139, which provides a sales tax exemption for gross receipts from sales made to fire departments. The legislation is effective
New Jersey Announces Multi-Phased Modernization of Electronic Tax Systems
At the close of 2024, New Jersey unveiled a plan to modernize its electronic tax systems through a multi-phased implementation of the new NJ Tax
New York Updates NYS-45 (Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Return) and Instructions
New York recently released the new and improved version of NYS-45 (Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Return). The updated form must be
Unclaimed Property
Unclaimed Property & Digital Assets: What You Need to Know Now
As digital assets gain mainstream adoption, unclaimed property laws are evolving—forcing organizations to navigate new compliance challenges. In this webinar, Sovos experts will break down
Arkansas to End State Tax on Groceries
Arkansas recently passed HB 1685 which removes the state sales tax on food and food ingredients effective January 1, 2026. Local level sales tax will
Noticias / Blog
CATNAT Regime: Treatment of Natural Catastrophe Insurance in France
As some countries either introduce or consider introducing mandatory natural catastrophe insurance (e.g., Italy this year), France is ahead of the curve. This is because
1099
The Future of Indirect Tax Trends Report | Sovos
The IRS’s final regulations on digital asset reporting mark a turning point in how crypto brokers, digital asset platforms and taxpayers report transactions.
Washington Contemplating Major Tax Reform
The Washington legislature is considering major changes to its sales tax laws. Senate Bill 5814, which passed the Senate on April 19th, is currently under
Utah Repeals Transaction Threshold for Economic Nexus Effective July 1, 2025
Beginning on July 1, 2025, Utah will modify its economic nexus laws by removing the transaction threshold for remote sellers and marketplace facilitators. Currently, remote
Utah Repeals Transaction Threshold for Economic Nexus Effective July 1, 2025
Beginning on July 1, 2025, Utah will modify its economic nexus laws by removing the transaction threshold for remote sellers and marketplace facilitators. Currently, remote
Kentucky Releases 2025 Withholding Updates
The Kentucky Department of Revenue recently updated its withholding resources to reflect several notable changes for 2025. Most significantly, a new online system has been
The IRS Updates Form 1099-MISC
The IRS recently released an updated version of Form 1099-MISC, which is used to report a multitude of payment types including rents, royalties, attorney payments,
Events
7th Annual VAT Management Summit
We are thrilled to announce that Sovos will be Diamond Sponsors at the 7th Annual VAT Management Summit in London. The event brings together leading experts and professionals to discuss the latest trends, regulatory updates, and best practices in VAT compliance, indirect tax management and the global digital transformation of tax.
Events
Gartner CFO Executive Conference
Meet the Sovos team at COST’s annual spring meeting and learn about our customer-centric approach to compliance. With solutions for indirect tax, 1099 reporting and more, our team is happy to discuss your global compliance strategy.