Regulatory Analysis

Posted November 15, 2024 by Kelly Muniz
Greece: myDATA Technical Specifications v.1.0.10 Published in Test Environment

The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has published updated myDATA technical specifications. The new version 1.0.10 is now available in the myDATA Test Environment. The main changes of the updated version are the following: Fuel Invoices submission via ERP: transmission of fuel invoices (liquid fuel sales invoice) is now supported through the ERP […]

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Posted November 13, 2024 by Talent Gwaindepi
India: Lower Threshold for E-invoices to Be Sent to IRP Within 30 Days

On November 5, 2024, the Indian Goods and Services Tax Network announced a lower threshold for invoices to be sent to the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) within the 30 days of the invoice date. As of 1 April 2025, taxpayers with an annual turnover of at least Rs 10 Crores (app. EUR 110 000) must […]

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Posted November 12, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
Maryland Releases 2024 W-2 Specifications

Maryland recently released the 2024 Maryland Employer Reporting of W-2 Instructions and Specifications. There are substantial changes. A new portal, Maryland Tax Connect, has replaced BFile and SFTP for W-2 filing. Maryland Tax Connect has three options for filing W-2s. Maryland Tax Connect also supports electronic corrections for W-2C and MW508. Payroll providers and third […]

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Posted November 12, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
Canada Releases 2024 T4A Form

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released the 2024 T4A (Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity, and Other Income). The description for Box 134 has been updated. Box 134 will now be used to report First Home Savings Account payments to qualified donees, in addition to Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) payments. Previously, Box 134 only reported TFSA […]

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Posted November 12, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
Indiana Releases 2024 W-2 and 1099 Electronic Filing Specifications

Indiana recently released its 2024 W-2 and 1099 electronic filing specifications. The 1099 specifications have several notable changes. Form 1042-S will no longer be accepted via SFTP in a modified Publication 1220 format. A field for reporting state code has been added to the B Record for form W-2G. A new Appendix E (Country Codes) […]

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Posted November 12, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
Ohio Releases 2024 W-2 Specifications; Employer Withholding Moving to OH Tax eServices

Ohio recently released its 2024 W-2 Upload Specifications. Most notably, filers should be prepared to navigate a new and improved interface when filing 2024 information returns. Beginning December 9, 2024, ‘OH Tax eServices’ will become active on Ohio Business Gateway to be used for all employer withholding taxes. Taxpayers can log into their existing Ohio […]

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Posted November 12, 2024 by Kellianne Munichiello
Revenue Quebec Releases RL-1 for 2024

Revenu Québec recently released the RL-1 (Employment and Other Income) for tax year 2024. Beginning January 1, 2024, employers must withhold a second Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) contribution from an employee’s pensionable salary or wages. There are several changes to the RL-1 to reflect this change. Box B (QPP Contribution) has been retitled Box B.A. A new field titled […]

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Posted November 11, 2024 by Mariadelc Aguilar
Ecuador: Tax Authority Sets Deadline For Electronic Sales Receipt Transmission

The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Ecuador issued an Agreement declaring an emergency in the national electricity sector. On October 30, the tax authority issued Resolution NAC-DGERCGC24-00000035, which establishes regulations that allow compliance with the formal duties of issuance of sales receipts. The first paragraph of Article 7 of the Resolution No. NACDGERCGC18- 00000233 […]

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Posted November 8, 2024 by Mariadelc Aguilar
Dominican Republic: Decree Establishing the Regulation of the Electronic Invoicing Law Enacted

On October 10, the Decree that establishes the Regulation of the Electronic Invoicing Law was enacted.  Among the most relevant points contemplated by the Regulation are: Definitions of the elements that integrate the billing system. The deferred sending of electronic tax receipts, the contingency process. The Requirements to be an electronic issuer. Online validation establishing […]

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Posted November 7, 2024 by Kelly Muniz
Poland: MoF Initiates Final KSeF Consultations and Publishes Draft Act and FA(3) Schema

As previously announced, the Polish Ministry of Finance (MoF) has initiated the final consultation process for its National e-Invoicing System (KSeF). This involves collecting the public’s comments on the new KSeF Draft Act and the updated logical structures FA(3) and FA_RR(1) that have also been published. The objective of the proposed legislation and updated schemas […]

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Posted November 5, 2024 by Victor Duarte
Saudi Arabia: 17th Wave of Taxpayers in Scope of Phase 2 of E-Invoicing Announced

The Saudi Arabian Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the 17th wave of Phase 2 of the e-invoicing initiative. The 17th wave includes taxpayers with a revenue of at least SAR 2.5million (approximately USD 660.000) that were subject to VAT during 2022 or 2023. Taxpayers within this group are expected to integrate with the system as of July 31st, 2025. […]

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Posted November 5, 2024 by Victor Duarte
Latvia: Accounting Law Amended to Adopt Mandatory E-Invoicing

The Latvian parliament approved amendments to the Accounting Law, mandating the use of structured electronic invoices for transactions involving goods and services. The implementation timeline is as follows: 1 January 2025: obligation to issue structured e-invoices in B2G transactions (to the budget institutions) 1 January 2026: obligation to issue structured e-invoices in B2B transactions The MoF announced […]

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Posted November 5, 2024 by Kelly Muniz
EU: VAT in the Digital Age Approved

The long-awaited VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal has been officially approved. On November 5, 2024, during the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting, EU member states unanimously agreed on adopting the ViDA package. This decision marks a major milestone in modernizing the VAT Directive, setting the stage for a more efficient and […]

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Posted November 1, 2024 by Robert Pelletier
Cyprus: Temporary Zero Rate on Basic Items Reinstated Until December 31, 2025

Pursuant to the Council of Ministers Decree KDP 349/2024 published on October 31, 2024, the zero VAT rate applies to basic food and consumer items such as baby milk, baby and adult diapers, female hygiene products, fresh or chilled vegetables, and fresh fruits effective from November 4, 2024, until December 31, 2025. The temporary zero-rate […]

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Posted November 1, 2024 by Kelly Muniz
EU: New ViDA Proposal Set for ECOFIN Approval

The Council of the European Union has released a new proposal for the tax reform package called VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA). The proposal modernizes and streamlines VAT systems across the EU, notably the approach to e-invoicing and Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) in the region. The updated proposal text will be reviewed by Members […]

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Posted October 31, 2024 by Kelly Muniz
UK: Government Confirms Launch of Public Consultation on E-Invoicing

Following an announcement by the head of His Majesty’s Treasury in late September 2024, the UK Revenue and Customs authority (HMRC) has confirmed an upcoming public consultation on e-invoicing as part of the 2024 Autumn Budget published on 30 Oct 2024. According to the announcement, the government will launch the consultation in early 2025 to […]

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Posted October 29, 2024 by Kelly Muniz
Poland: Draft Law on KSeF Added to Council of Ministers’ Legislative Agenda

The Draft law proposing changes to the Polish KSeF e-invoicing system has been included in the legislative program of the Polish Council of Ministers. It addresses the topics raised during consultations held earlier this year. According to the official publication, the proposal aims to introduce measures to simplify the implementation and use of the KSeF […]

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Posted October 29, 2024 by Victor Duarte
UAE: VAT Law Amended to Include Electronic Invoices

The latest issue of the UAE Official Gazette includes amendments to national VAT law (the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 regarding Value Added Tax (VAT)). These changes are driven by the upcoming e-invoice mandate in the country. This is the first time that the VAT law in the country has been changed to include […]

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