Regulatory Analysis

Posted April 26, 2024 by Robert Beck
IRS Releases Draft of New Form 1099-DA

The IRS recently released a draft version of the long and highly anticipated Form 1099-DA, Digital Asset Proceeds From Broker Transactions. The form will be used for reporting proceeds from (and in some cases, basis for) digital asset dispositions to the IRS and recipients. The form treats digital assets such as cryptocurrency, similarly to stocks, […]

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Posted April 26, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
Oregon Releases Additional Independent Contractor Reporting Guidance

On January 1, 2024, Oregon law began requiring reporting of newly hired or reengaged independent contractors. From January to March 2024, the Oregon Child Support Program rolled out a ‘Soft Launch’ of the reporting requirements. In April 2024, the Oregon Child Support Program ended the soft launch and officially began requiring employers and payers who engage or reengage independent contractors […]

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Posted April 26, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
IRS Updates Instructions for Form 1098-Q

The IRS recently updated the Instructions for Form 1098-Q. The updated instructions include a note to use them with the December 2019 revision of the form. There have been several significant updates. First, the dollar limitation on premiums increased to $200,000 and is no longer limited to 25% of the individual’s retirement account balance. The dollar […]

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Posted April 26, 2024 by Robert Beck
IRS Releases 2024 Instructions for Forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA

The IRS recently released its 2024 Instructions for Forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA. These instructions cover reporting of distributions from an HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA, and HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA Information. Both forms and the instructions are part of the IRS Continuous Use set, which means that these forms and […]

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Posted April 26, 2024 by Marta Sowińska
Poland: New Go-Live Date Announced for Mandatory KSeF e-Invoicing

On April 26, 2024, the Polish Ministry of Finance announced the new official implementation date for mandatory e-invoicing via KSeF during a press conference. The new timeline is as follows: 1 February 2026 – for taxpayers whose turnover exceeds PLN 200 million (approx. EUR 46 million) in the preceding year. 1 April 2026 – for all […]

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Posted April 18, 2024 by Marta Sowińska
Slovakia: eFaktúra Plans Revealed

In April, the Slovakian Ministry of Finance (MoF) published the draft National Reform Program (NPR) outlining various reforms to be introduced in the country. One aspect highlighted by the MoF is the push towards e-invoicing, with specific emphasis placed on adopting the eFaktúra system. The Slovakian MoF intends to roll out the e-invoicing system nationwide […]

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Posted April 18, 2024 by Carolina Silva
Singapore: Timeline for Implementation of InvoiceNow Revealed

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced the implementation of a phased adoption of InvoiceNow, the national e-invoicing framework based on the Peppol network, for GST registered businesses starting in May 2025. The mandate will cover B2B transactions only, as the Governement expects to make B2G mandatory in the following years. The mandate […]

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Posted April 18, 2024 by Robert Pelletier
Democratic Republic of the Congo: VAT on Cross-border Digital Services

Pursuant to Instruction No. 0339 as published by the Congolese Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Public Portfolio on March 18, 2024, non-resident suppliers of electronic services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to both registered and non-registered customers are now required to register, collect, and remit VAT. Online marketplaces are also required to charge […]

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Posted April 11, 2024 by Bradley Feimer
Colorado Retail Delivery Fee Increase Effective July 2024

Colorado imposes a retail delivery fee on all deliveries by motor vehicle in the state with at least one item of tangible personal property subject to state sales or use tax in the order. The fee amount may be adjusted for inflation each year. For the period of July 2024 to June 2025, the total […]

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Posted April 11, 2024 by Marta Sowińska
Poland: SAF-T Public Consultation on the New Schemas Opened

On April 5, 2024, the Polish Ministry of Finance opened a public consultation regarding new schema specifications for JPK_PKPiR, JPK_EWP and JPK_ST, for: PIT taxpayers, and Taxpayers of the lump-sum income tax on certain incomes earned by individuals. These updates are due to the changes to the PIT Act and the Act on Lump-Sum Income […]

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Posted April 9, 2024 by Carolina Silva
Malaysia: Updates Published to e-Invoicing Documentation

The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has released new versions of the e-invoice and e-invoice specific guidelines, alongside a new version of the Software Development Kit (SDK). The update to SDK, first launched in February, includes clarifications and new technical information, namely e-signature requirements for the CTC mandate, going live in August of 2024. An […]

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Posted April 9, 2024 by Bradley Feimer
Colorado Vehicle Daily Rental Fee Increase Effective July 2024

Colorado imposes a Daily Vehicle Rental Fee on motor vehicle rentals 30 days or less and certain car sharing rentals. The rate may adjust for inflation each year. For the period of July 2024 to June 2025, the fee amount will increase to $2.23 from $2.13. Further information concerning the fee may be found here.

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Posted April 5, 2024 by Marta Sowińska
Poland: Draft Amendments on KSeF Regulation Published

On April 3rd, the Polish Ministry of Finance (MoF) presented proposed changes to the VAT legislation affecting KSeF, along with draft interface specification v. 1.9 introducing new functionalities. These include the ability to issue invoices in offline modes and integrate PEF with KSeF. The public consultation about both drafts is now open until April 19th. […]

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Posted April 4, 2024 by Jesse Rooney
Maryland Waives Late Withholding Tax Penalties Until May 31

Maryland will waive penalties and interest for late withholding for Maryland businesses from January 1 to May 31, 2024, in the wake the Key Bridge collapse.  Provided payments are made by May 31, 2024, any late payments during that period will not be subject to late penalties or interest.  The waiver is automatic and applies to […]

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Posted April 3, 2024 by Robert Beck
IRS Releases 2024 Instructions for Form 1099-B

The IRS recently released its 2024 Instructions for Form 1099-B, the form for reporting proceeds from broker and barter exchange transactions. The updates to the instructions were primarily editorial in nature, including removing references to the yearly General Instructions for Certain Information Returns and replacing them with references to the “current” year, and replacing some […]

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Posted April 3, 2024 by Dilara İnal
Saudi Arabia: New Taxpayer Group in Scope of Phase 2 of e-Invoicing Announced

The Saudi Arabian Tax and Customs Authority, ZATCA, announced the tenth wave of Phase 2 of e-invoicing. The tenth wave covers taxpayers with at least SAR 25 million (app. USD 6,6 million) revenue subject to VAT for 2022 or 2023. Taxpayers within this group are expected to integrate as of 1 October 2024. Phase 2 […]

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Posted April 3, 2024 by Inês Carvalho
Romania: Expansion of e-Reporting Grace Period Adopted

On March 29th, Romania enacted the Emergency Order 30/2024 confirming the extension of the e-reporting grace period until the May 31st, 2024. The original grace-period was set to end on March 31st, and penalties would apply from April 1st, 2024. This much-anticipated postponement aims to allow taxpayers extra time to continue adapting their procedures and […]

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Posted April 3, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
Oregon Conducting ‘Soft Launch’ of Independent Contractor Reporting

Beginning January 1, 2024, Oregon requires individuals to report the hiring of independent contractors. Although the law is effective January 1, 2024, reporting is not required until Oregon releases additional guidance. Oregon plans to release additional guidance in Spring 2024. Until then, Oregon is conducting a soft launch of the independent contractor reporting requirements. Employers and payers who wish to […]

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