Four Essential Considerations Regarding Online Reporting

Sovos
October 9, 2019

The issue of online unclaimed property reporting is an important one. State legislation varies widely on when and how to submit unclaimed property reports, and many states now require that holders use an online reporting system in order to remain compliant. As you consider your options, it is important that your online reporting system is reliable and secure.

So what should you look for in an automated online reporting solution?

  1. Security– First, make sure your online reporting solution is secure. With so much concern about hacking these days, it is important to know that your system is safe from infiltration attempts so that you know your information and the information of your customers remains safe and secure.
  2. Reliability-You need to know that your system is reliable and will work the way you expect it to. When you use an online reporting system, the last thing you want is to find out it is off line or out of service. So choose a server and a solution that is reliable over time.
  3. Ease of use– The whole idea of online reporting is to streamline your processes and take the physical workload out of compliance reporting. Find a solution that is intuitive and easy to use, and one that reduces the time it takes to remain compliant.
  4. Technical support– No matter how good your system is, there will be times you may need technical help. Inquire as to whether your online reporting solution has a tech support line or contacts you can call if you have a problem.

Online reporting takes much of the paperwork out of your hands and makes it a more streamlined, automatic process. But you must make sure that the one you choose is reliable, secure, and automated. In addition, the company that stands behind the technology should be experts in their field and offer technical support when you need it.

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Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes. More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates.
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