Unbeknown to many companies outside of the United States, the US has reinstated a long-dormant environmental tax known as the Superfund Excise Tax, which impacts certain companies in the EU and UK — especially those involved in the chemical, gas, and petroleum industries. Reinstated as part of the (IIJA), the Superfund Excise Tax was originally […] … Read More

With The Great Resignation accelerating staffing challenges for accounting firms of all sizes, it might be time to look for a non-traditional new hire: technology. Many firms have historically employed dedicated staff to manage specific manual tasks and processes. In fact, it’s how most entry-level positions start out—entering trial balance data into engagement software, formatting […] … Read More

Last year, e-commerce businesses and marketplaces doing business in the European Union (EU) were given access to an innovative indirect tax regime that introduces new value-added tax (VAT) rules on goods being sold to EU customers. The One-Stop-Shop (OSS) and Import One-Stop-Shop (IOSS) regimes are optional, and companies must register through an online portal to […] … Read More

It may be one of the oldest digital technologies in existence, but there’s no denying that the business and accounting worlds still heavily rely on email. The incredible power of email lies in the fact that it’s fast, free, and accessible to practically anyone. Unfortunately, this is also its greatest downfall, as the internet is […] … Read More

For corporate tax departments, making the tax technology pitch for an automated solution is a relatively simple one. 1—It will save money by: reducing tax errors and over-payments making the department’s overall operations more efficient reducing IT maintenance costs and reliance on third-party outsourcing   2—It will protect the organisation against: fines and penalties for […] … Read More

Corporate tax teams that want to invest in an automated indirect tax solution can’t simply declare to decision-makers that efficiencies, cost savings, and a host of other benefits will magically start boosting the bottom line once the software is activated. Rather, to make a persuasive case for investment in automation, tax teams must explain: where […] … Read More