It is no secret that customs duties can be a major source of expense for businesses. By considering the rules of origin under free trade agreements (FTAs), it is possible to reduce the costs of these duties by applying preferential duty rates. Rules of origin refer to regulations that establish the country of origin for […] … Read More
Learn how the rapid pace of change in global regulations and reporting requirements is increasing the importance of tax compliance. Compliance may not be the most glamorous task facing indirect tax (IDT) teams, but the rapid pace of change in global regulations and reporting requirements is turning the humble compliance function into a rapid-fire gauntlet […] … Read More
Statutory reporting processes can be painstaking to carry out manually. There is a diverse range of reporting requirements to consider and keep up with. When finance professionals handle these processes without the right elements of technology and automation, they take considerably longer to execute. To help provide finance professionals with a framework with which to […] … Read More
In the past few years, indirect tax specialists have had to deal with the Covid pandemic, Brexit, an ever-changing landscape of rules and regulations, budget tussles, hiring difficulties, and numerous other challenges. The professional terrain is no less rocky heading into 2023. In a recent panel discussion with Indirect Tax (IDT) experts hosted by Thomson […] … Read More
Though an automated tax engine will ultimately improve a company’s overall operations, a successful implementation process does place certain demands on a company’s personnel, some of which can be challenging if not addressed properly. Fortunately, most of these challenges can be overcome with sufficient planning and some awareness of what to expect. Every company is different, […] … Read More
In any large company, the idea of achieving greater “efficiency” is really an ongoing effort to increase profitability by finding ways to modify various systems, processes, and workflows in order to save time and money. Tax departments must also take into account external factors such as inflation and rising interest rates, which add pressure to […] … Read More