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Properly submitting and filing a compliant sales tax return should be a top priority for any business. But it is not always that easy. If organizations don’t have all necessary information, are unaware of required reporting frequencies or have not correctly reported deductions, the sales tax filing process can be difficult – and could even lead to hefty fines or an audit.

Follow our Sales Tax Compliance Readiness Assessment to make sure that your company has crossed every T and dotted every I on your path to compliance. And be sure to check out our multitude of resources for any questions you may have.

Certified Service Providers (CSPs) allow businesses to outsource most sales tax administration responsibilities, making it easier to comply with the laws of a given jurisdiction. Choosing a CSP to manage your sales tax filings reduces the burden of managing end-to-end sales tax compliance while reducing organizational liability during the tax calculation process.

Selecting the right tax partner is key to effectively managing the complexities of modern tax environments. See the key traits that make a successful partnership.

This year the IRS is introducing Form 1099-NEC for nonemployee compensation. As this change will impact organizations of every type and size, we have assembled a list of the five things you absolutely need to know about Form 1099-NEC.

Are you thinking about total cost of ownership?

Sales tax collection is one of the largest sources of revenue for U.S. and state governments and they will work to recuperate the gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you prepared for how and when they do?

Recognizing that your current vendor is not working out as intended is never a pleasant experience. What’s worse is compounding the problem by not making a change.

Implementing a sales tax solution is a big step. Answering these questions will put you on the path to making the right decision.

Because the IRS is underpaid by nearly half a trillion dollars per year, they are taking swift action to reclaim those tax dollars. This could mean steep penalties for your business if you fail to meet the latest regulations. See the infographic below for more facts about enforcement.

Companies operating in the technology space often see rapid growth. However, leaders may be blindsided by multiple Tax Information Reporting obstacles that can cripple their progress.

Cyber Monday 2019 is anticipated to be one of the most challenging to date for ecommerce and finance teams. More spending, in fewer days, and many more states imposing economic nexus, may subject more online retailers to sales or use tax collection and remittance responsibilities. 5 steps ecommerce retailers should take to prepare for Cyber […]

By far, the biggest challenge facing organizations during 1099 reporting season this year was state reporting. With states tightening deadlines and multiple jurisdictions and reporting thresholds to deal with, Sovos customers found state reporting more complex than any other element of reporting season. This updated infographic shows why. The map shows 1099 reporting deadlines by […]

When does tax information reporting season end? At the end of January? Maybe in March? When 1099 forms are finally gone? For organizations that do it right, there is no “season.” Reporting is a year-round process that emphasizes efficiency over panic and minimizes risk. Check out the year-round reporting schedule in this infographic. Download the […]