The indirect tax landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless pursuit of efficiency, accuracy, and strategic advantage. A recent Thomson Reuters webinar underscored the critical role of technology and automation in reshaping the indirect tax department. This blog looks at the key challenges faced by tax professionals and explores the emerging technological […] … Read More

Indirect taxes can be some of the most perplexing to calculate correctly the first time and filed correctly — especially when paired with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) mandates for digital record keeping and reporting. While intended to simplify VAT across the EU, the MTD initiative has contributed to an additional amount of confusion around […] … Read More

The complexities of understanding and managing indirect taxes, when doing business within the UK, can be daunting. In addition to a plethora of ever-evolving domestic regulations and requirements complicated by Brexit, businesses in the UK must also consider challenges in complex areas such as customs and exports. Compliance becomes more challenging every year, with tax […] … Read More

Businesses must innovate and adapt to the changing indirect tax landscape to stay competitive. Corporate tax departments are using technology increasingly as a strategic partner to address these issues. Insight on how indirect tax departments intend to use technology to transform their operations can be found in a recent study conducted by the Thomson Reuters Institute. Accepting […] … Read More

At its most basic level, a VAT —or value-added tax — is a type of consumption tax charged on items that people buy. Known also as an indirect tax because businesses collect it for the UK government. Businesses must register for VAT if their VAT-taxable turnover is more than £85,000. They can also choose to […] … Read More

The digital transformation of tax, accounting, and financial management is no longer optional. This transformation is most visible in the adoption of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing), a critical shift reshaping the financial landscape of businesses worldwide. The rise of e-invoicing According to a recent study run in partnership with Accountancy Age, 134 organisations were surveyed, 83.8% of […] … Read More