Regulatory Analysis

Posted November 6, 2017 by Ramón Frias
Spain Reports on SII Success

The Spain Ministry of Finance released the first report detailing business compliance with the new SII mandate. According to the report, the compliance rate is in excess of 90%, meaning that approximately 50,000 businesses are meeting the requirement of providing transactional details to the government on a near-real-time basis. In the last three months, more […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Erik Wallin
South Dakota Petitions U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Economic Nexus Case

On October 22, the South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the filing of a petition for certiorari, requesting U.S. Supreme Court review of the South Dakota Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v, Waifair, Overstock and Newegg. The state court decision being appealed affirms a lower court decision limiting the ability of the state to tax e-commerce sellers. […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Nicolette Chasse
Virginia Updates Electronic Payment Guide

The Virginia Department of Taxation Updated its Electronic Payment Guide. The Guide has been updated and includes several key changes. Under the electronic filing requirements, please note the following: Use of Form ST-8 is effective for filing periods beginning July 1 to August 20 monthly returns, and October 20 for quarterly returns Use of Form […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Form 1099-DIV and Instructions

The IRS has released the 2018 Form 1099-DIV and Instructions. Form 1099-DIV is used to report dividends and distributions. The only changes made were on Form 1099-DIV. On Form 1099-DIV, “PAYER’S federal identification number” and “RECIPIENT’S identification number” are now “PAYER’S TIN” and “RECIPIENT’S TIN.” To view the 2018 Form 1099-DIV and Instructions, please click […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Form 1099-SA, Form 5498-SA and Instructions

The IRS has released the 2018 Form 1099-SA, Form 5498-SA and Instructions. Form 1099-SA is used to report distributions from an HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA. Form 5498-SA is used to report HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA Information. The only changes made were on Form 1099-SA and Form 5498-SA. On Form […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Nicolette Chasse
IRS Publishes 2018 Form 5498-ESA and Instructions

The IRS recently released the 2018 Form 5498-ESA and Instructions. This form is used to report contributions, including rollover contributions, to any Coverdell ESA. A Coverdell ESA is a trust or custodial account created or organized in the United States for the exclusive purpose of paying the qualified education expenses of an individual who is […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Paul Ogawa
Kentucky Publishes Updated Transmitter Report for Filing W-2, 1099, and W-2G Statements

The Kentucky Department of Revenue recently published an updated version of Form 42A806, the Transmitter Report for filing W-2/K-2, 1099, and W-2G Statements. This form is generally submitted with Kentucky paper statements or electronic CD formatted documents in which Kentucky state taxes have been withheld.   In addition to formatting updates that change the appearance […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Jesse Rooney
Guide to Wisconsin Wage Statements and Information Returns Updated, 1099 Due Dates Advanced

Wisconsin has released its revised Guide to Wage Statements and Information Returns, Publication 117.   All information return statements will now be due by January 31.  These statements were previously due February 28, and the advancement of the due date is in line with the due dates for W-2 returns.  The change in due dates affects […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Form 1099-CAP and Instructions

The IRS has released the 2018 Form 1099-CAP and Instructions. This form is used to report information regarding shareholders who receive cash, stock, or other property from an acquisition of control or a substantial change in capital structure. The only change made on the 2018 Form 1099-CAP and Instructions was on Form 1099-CAP, where “CORPORATION’S […]

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Posted November 2, 2017 by Adam Rivera
New Zealand Releases FATCA Trusts Guidance Notes

New Zealand has released IR1087, FATCA Trusts guidance notes. This guidance is meant to specify how FATCA is applied in New Zealand to trusts that maintain or hold financial accounts. A trust that is a Reporting New Zealand Financial Institution (NFZI) will be required to register with the IRS and will have FATCA due diligence […]

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Posted October 25, 2017 by Adam Rivera
Connecticut Releases 2018 Withholding Tables

Connecticut has released its 2018 Withholding Tables. The withholding tables contain the rates for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll periods. These rates will take effect on January 1, 2018. To view the 2018 Withholding tables, please click here.

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Posted October 25, 2017 by Adam Rivera
Connecticut Releases 2017 Form CT-1096 and Changes Due Date to January 31

Connecticut has released the 2017 Form CT-1096, Connecticut Annual Summary and Transmittal of Information Returns. There are no changes to the form itself, but Form CT-1096 is now due on January 31, 2018 regardless of whether the filer is filing electronically or by paper. To view the 2017 CT-1096, please click here.

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Posted October 25, 2017 by Nicolette Chasse
Utah Updates Publication 58, Interest and Penalties

Utah's Department of Revenue recently published a 2017 version of Publication 58, which addresses Utah interest and penalties.  The interest rate for taxes and fees will continue to hold at 3% for 2018.  There have been no changes to any penalties.

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Posted October 25, 2017 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Form 1099-OID, Form 1099-INT, and Accompanying Instructions

The IRS has released the 2018 revisions of Form 1099-OID, Form 1099-INT, and Instructions for Forms 1099-OID and 1099-INT. Below you’ll find the changes present in each form and the associated instructions. Form 1099-OID “PAYER’S federal identification number” and “RECIPIENT’S identification number” is now “PAYER’S TIN” and “RECIPIENT’S TIN” Form 1099-INT “PAYER’S federal identification number” […]

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Posted October 25, 2017 by Jesse Rooney
Nebraska Releases W-3N, Advances Due Date by One Day

Nebraska’s Department of Revenue has released copies of the W-3N and Amended W-3N for tax year 2017.  The revised forms reflect a due date of January 31, 2018 for the documents to be filed with the Department; in prior years, the forms were due to the Department by February 1. Because the W-3N must be […]

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Posted October 25, 2017 by Nicolette Chasse
IRS Releases Updated Instructions for Forms 3921 and 3922

The IRS recently updated the Instructions for Forms 3921 and 3922. The instructions state that filers may truncate a recipient's TIN on payee statements. However, truncation is not allowed on any documents the filer files with the IRS. The payer's TIN may not be truncated on any form. 

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Posted October 25, 2017 by Adam Rivera
New Zealand Releases IR1090, FATCA: Provision of US TINs

New Zealand has released a factsheet detailing the obligations New Zealand financial institutions to meet FATCA reporting requirements as well as penalties associated with failing to meet those requirements. To view the factsheet, please click here.

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Posted October 25, 2017 by Nicolette Chasse
Russia Issues Draft CRS Guidance and Implementation Legislation

The Russian Duma has drafted preliminary legislation to comply with CRS through guidance notes and implementation notes.  The law underwent its first reading in the Duma on September 20, 2017.  The approximate date of the second reading is October 19, 2017.  It is currently expected that the law will enter into force on January 1, […]

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