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

People who purchase software rarely get to talk to the product’s developers about the development process or the features and updates users can expect in future iterations of the product. But that’s precisely what happens at the Thomson Reuters annual Synergy conference, where product developers, software engineers, and other representatives from the company gather with users […] … 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

Tax professionals involved in omnichannel retail industries face an unprecedented number of challenges these days. Calculating sales tax across different retail channels is complex due to various regulations, frequent changes in product data, and outdated systems, especially with increasing sales volume and shrinking budgets. These issues and more were discussed by tax and trade experts in a […] … Read More

Over the next few years, dozens of countries will be rolling out mandates for e-invoicing and continuous transaction controls (CTC) as part of a global trend toward the complete digitalisation of tax reporting and remittance. Multinational companies need to be prepared when these regulatory changes go into effect, but the path to compliance isn’t exactly […] … Read More

Most tax professionals know that dealing with forces beyond their control—and the costly disruptions they cause—is a way of life. Unfortunately, many tax departments are feeling a strain on their resources as a result of these events. This, in turn, puts tax departments at greater risk for even more audits and stiffer penalties. This trend […] … Read More