6/29/2023 The Louisiana legislature has recently enacted several changes to the state’s sales tax laws. Act 171 modifies the state’s economic nexus rules. Previously remote sellers and marketplace facilitators were liable to collect Louisiana sales tax if their annual gross sales into the state exceeded $100,000 or if they made
We’ve previously discussed key things to keep in mind if your business receives a sales tax notice, but what could potentially cause your organization to receive one? Knowing the common causes for a sales tax notice won’t guarantee that your business will never receive one. However, being able to prepare
The partnership enables a seamless buying process for both wineries and consumers while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (ATLANTA) June 13, 2023 – Automated alcohol beverage compliance leader Sovos ShipCompliant today announced a partnership with WithWine, a direct-to-consumer commerce and marketing platform for wineries. The integration of ShipCompliant within
The wholesale market remains one of the more fruitful and effective ways for beverage alcohol suppliers to get their products into the hands of consumers. And in many cases, selling wholesale through what is called the three-tier system is the only way for a winery, brewery, distillery or cidery to
Your Definitive Guide to Sales Tax and Economic Nexus Organizations must understand the impact of evolving sales tax nexus rules. As states continue to make adjustments to their sales tax regulation, it’s essential for companies to understand what they must do to stay compliant. This guide will help businesses: Better
By Tom Wark, Executive Director, National Association of Wine Retailers Politics breed myths. This has always been the case as politics is, at its most fundamental, a form of storytelling. So it should be no surprise that myths have arisen as various elements of the wine industry have fought against consumers
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping represents 12% of total off-premise domestic wine sales, totaling $4.1 billion in 2022. It’s no wonder that wineries from across the country are looking to expand their reach by shipping their bottles to consumers in every corner of the nation. In response, we’ve seen an increasing
Despite Louisiana’s struggles to adopt meaningful sales tax simplifications, it implemented the Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers, creating a single spot for state and local sales tax filing. Unfortunately, this system does not address the complexities of local sales tax rules. Prior to Wayfair, Louisiana allowed “volunteer” remote
In the five years since the Supreme Court case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., every state with a sales tax has enacted a law regarding economic nexus. However, Wayfair did not change the constitutional requirement that sales tax cannot represent an undue burden on interstate commerce. To the contrary,
Texas is not the most complicated state when it comes to sales tax. Like Alabama, there are a plethora of local rates, but there aren’t the same tapestry of special rates and rules. Nonetheless, Texas has adopted a Single Local Use Tax rate and allows any remote seller (aside from
Award acknowledges women in the technology industry who are making significant contributions and driving success for their partners and customers. BOSTON, MAY 8, 2023 — Global tax software provider Sovos announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Sylvia OConnell, VP, North America Partners & Alliances
CRN recognizes Sovos in its 2023 Partner Program Guide, underscoring the organization’s commitment to the channel BOSTON, APRIL 11 — Global tax software provider Sovos has been recognized by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, in its 2023 Partner Program Guide. This annual guide offers essential information to members
Effective 1 April 2023, Malaysia will be extending Sales Tax to sales of imported goods with a sale value of RM500 or less. Malaysia defines low value goods as “goods or class of goods from outside Malaysia that are sold in the online marketplace at a price of not exceeding
Sovos’ Chief Channel Officer recognized after spearheading Sovos Partner Network BOSTON – FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – Global tax software provider, Sovos, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Jonathan Eisner on its 2023 Channel Chiefs list. Every year, this list honors the IT channel executives who
Sovos ShipCompliant attended the recent American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) Convention. Celebrating its 10th year, ACSA once again brought together “distillers and suppliers to harness the energy of the industry.” Direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shipping was a recurring theme at the convention, with multiple panels discussing what changes must take place
If you ask a beverage alcohol regulator what their biggest concern is, nine times out of ten, you’ll hear about efforts to prevent sales to minors. The health risks associated with alcohol, particularly for developing brains, validate those concerns, but there is something of a reflexive response around underage consumption—a
VAT Registration Threshold of EU Countries The European Union is a collective but its Member States have their own rules and nuances where VAT is involved. Knowing what rules are at play is essential when trading in the EU, and that’s where Sovos’ EU VAT Buster comes in. Each Member
What is the EU VAT Reform? Aimed at making life easier for businesses, the EU E-Commerce VAT Package simplifies the VAT reporting requirements when trading across European Union Member States. This package is part of wider EU VAT reform. Our live blog collates vital information on the package, with updates