Regulatory Analysis

Posted October 9, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
Missouri Releases 2024 1099 Electronic Filing Specifications

Missouri recently released the 2024 Employer Reporting of 1099 Instructions and Specifications Handbook. The tax year has been updated throughout. The CF/SF guidance has been updated to clarify that only filers who have never been approved to participate in CFS (through IRIS or FIRE) are required to submit a copy of the IRS approval letter […]

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Posted October 9, 2024 by Robert Beck
IRS Releases Update to Publication 1220

The IRS recently updated its Publication 1220. The first version for 2024 was released last week on September 19, 2024. This week, an updated version was released with two changes to the document. A previously omitted section for the Zip Code field positions for the “B” Record of Form 1099-LTC was added, and some new […]

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Posted October 9, 2024 by Jesse Rooney
IRS Releases E-Filing Direction for Affordable Care Act Returns

 The IRS has revised Publication 5165, “Guide for Electronically Filing Affordable Care Act (ACA) Information Returns.”  The document provides guidance on electronic filing of ACA returns to the IRS.  In addition to expected updates to years referenced, there are a number of changes.  Additional direction on retrieving acknowledgements has been provided.  These step-by-step instructions detail […]

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Posted October 9, 2024 by Robert Beck
IRS Releases 2024 Publication 1187

The IRS recently released its 2024 Publication 1187, the Specifications for Electronic Filing of Forms 1042-S, Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding. This publication is updated at least annually with later changes occurring occasionally. There were few substantive changes in the publication this year, the only notable one being the use of field […]

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Posted October 7, 2024 by Edit Buliczka
Ireland: Contributions to Motor Insurers Insolvency Compensation Fund (MIICF) Ends From 2025

On 1st of October 2024, the Irish Motor Insurance Bureau (MIBI) announced that in 2025 the contributions payable by the insurance companies to the Motor Insurers’ Insolvency Fund (MIICF) will end from 1st January 2025. The reason for this statement, published on their website, is that MIBI’s expects the value of the fund to exceed […]

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Posted October 4, 2024 by Bradley Feimer
Sitka, Alaska Approves Sales Tax Free Days

The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly has approved a resolution declaring November 29th & November 30th, 2024, as sales tax free days. This tax holiday applies to all sales made within the City and Borough, except any sale of fuel, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, marijuana, and any sale which is part of a continuing […]

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Posted October 2, 2024 by Talent Gwaindepi
Egypt: Mandatory Tax ID and UIN Validation for B2B Sales

As of 1 November 2024, businesses conducting B2B sales in Egypt must validate their buyer’s Tax ID and a newly introduced Unique Identification Number (UIN) through a new digital system. The dual validation process, essential for zero-rated transactions, is intended to strengthen VAT compliance and reduce VAT fraud under the VAT reverse charge mechanism. The […]

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Posted October 1, 2024 by Victor Duarte
Saudi Arabia: New Taxpayer Group in Scope of Phase 2 of e-Invoicing Announced

The Saudi Arabian Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the 16th wave of Phase 2 of the e-invoicing initiative. The 16th wave includes taxpayers with a revenue of at least SAR 3 million (approximately USD 800.000) subject to VAT during 2022 or 2023. Taxpayers within this group are expected to integrate with the system as of April 1st, 2025. Phase […]

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Posted October 1, 2024 by Talent Gwaindepi
Serbia: Draft Law Introducing Mandatory e-Transport System

The Ministry of Finance in Serbia has released a draft Law on Electronic Goods Delivery Notes introducing the mandatory e-Transport system. The draft law is aimed to be adopted in the second quarter of 2025. The draft law regulates mandatory sending, receiving, processing, rejecting, accepting, and presenting electronic delivery notes, for each movement of goods, […]

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Posted September 30, 2024 by Talent Gwaindepi
India: GST to Launch a New Invoice Management System (IMS)

From 1 October 2024, a new functionality called the Invoice Management System (IMS) will be launched on the GST (Goods and Services Tax) portal. The IMS will allow taxpayers to accept, reject, or mark an invoice received as pending. The functionality will be available for regular taxpayers and taxpayers using the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) […]

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Posted September 26, 2024 by Talent Gwaindepi
Democratic Republic of Congo: First Phase of E-invoicing Launched

On 5 September 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) General Directorate of Taxes announced the launch of the first phase of its e-invoicing system, the Facture Normalisee, and the use of electronic fiscal devices. This first phase will only cover companies selected according to predefined criteria. The tax authorities approved the use of dematerialised […]

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Posted September 25, 2024 by Marta Sowińska
Estonia: Mandatory B2B E-invoicing Upon Buyer’s Request Approved

The Estonian Parliament has approved amendments to the Accounting Act, introducing, among other provisions, a mandatory B2B e-invoicing obligation, conditional upon the buyer’s request, effective from 1 July 2025, which is six months later than initially proposed in the draft legislation. From July 2025, all entities listed in the Commercial Register as e-invoice recipients, whether […]

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Posted September 25, 2024 by Bradley Feimer
Possible Sales Tax Change on the Ballot in South Dakota this November

As a part of the November 2024 election in South Dakota, a citizen-initiated ballot measure (Measure 28) will ask voters whether to eliminate the state’s 4.2% sales and use tax on most food items. The proposed change would still allow sales tax on alcoholic beverages and prepared food. It would also allow local governments to […]

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Posted September 25, 2024 by Talent Gwaindepi
Nigeria: Plans to Implement Mandatory E-invoicing

The Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced its plans to introduce mandatory e-invoicing through a new digital system called FIRS e-invoice. The initiative will facilitate real-time transaction validation and storage and cover B2B, B2C and B2G transactions. The announcement was made at a private stakeholder meeting themed “Emerging Tax Matters”. Nigeria already has […]

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Posted September 24, 2024 by Kelly Muniz
UK: Government Announces E-invoicing Public Consultation

On 23 September 2024, the head of His Majesty’s Treasury announced a package of reforms aimed at improving the United Kingdom’s tax system, which includes launching a public consultation on electronic invoicing. The consultation will be conducted by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). While no specific framework has been provided, the authorities aim to […]

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Posted September 20, 2024 by Stephen Kaye
Peru: VAT on Cross-border Sales of Digital Services from December 1, 2024

Pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 1623 published in the official Peruvian Gazette on August 4, 2024, non-residents supplying digital services or non-tangible goods to individuals in Peru who do not carry out business activity (B2C) must charge and collect 18% VAT (IGV). Digital services are broadly defined as any service that is made through the […]

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Posted September 20, 2024 by Stephen Kaye
Thailand Approves Extension of 7% VAT Rate to 2025

The Thailand Department of Revenue announced an extension to the reduced VAT rate of 7% from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 through PR 29/2024 issued on September 17, 2024.  

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Posted September 19, 2024 by Kelly Muniz
India: B2C E-invoice Pilot Recommendation

After initial considerations to expand its mandatory e-invoicing system to encompass B2C transactions, announced in late 2023, the Indian government has taken another step in this direction. During its 54th meeting held in September 2024, the GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council recommended a pilot rollout for B2C e-invoicing. The recommendation was raised after the […]

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