Tax & Accounting Blog

The GenAI paradox: Why most tax departments aren’t using AI yet, and what early adopters are gaining

The GenAI paradox: Why most tax departments aren’t using AI yet, and what early adopters are gaining

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has dominated business headlines for the past two years, promising to revolutionise everything from customer service to financial analysis. Yet when it comes to corporate tax departments, a striking gap exists between the hype and reality. According to the Thomson Reuters Institute’s 2025 State of the Corporate Tax Department report , two-thirds […] … Read More

The cost of doing nothing: Why under-resourced tax departments face higher penalty risks,and how to avoid them

The cost of doing nothing: Why under-resourced tax departments face higher penalty risks,and how to avoid them

Highlights Under-resourced corporate tax departments are 50% more likely to incur penalties due to a reactive workflow, which also leads to missed tax optimisation opportunities, compromised forecasting, and ironically, higher external support costs. To mitigate risk, tax leaders can use report data to build a business case for investment, prioritise technology for compliance and automation, […] … Read More

New Companies House identity verification 2025: what you need to know

New Companies House identity verification 2025: what you need to know

Starting 18 November 2025, Companies House requires new identity verification. This change directly impacts how you serve your clients and manage company formations. This initiative is designed to enhance corporate transparency and combat economic crime by mandating identity verification for individuals involved in UK company setup and management. This article outlines what you need to […] … Read More

How Pagero’s two-step e-invoicing simplifies global  compliance and frees up your IT resources

How Pagero’s two-step e-invoicing simplifies global compliance and frees up your IT resources

Highlights: Multinational companies face increasing challenges complying with diverse e-invoicing and CTC mandates across over 80 countries. Lack of universal standards creates significant complexity, with varying technical requirements, frequent rule changes, and poor system interoperability. ONESOURCE Pagero offers a pioneering two-step e-invoicing solution that simplifies regulatory tracking and provides a scalable architecture. The platform reduces […] … Read More

How e-invoicing and continuous transaction controls (CTCs) impact tax teams and compliance efforts: Part 2

How e-invoicing and continuous transaction controls (CTCs) impact tax teams and compliance efforts: Part 2

In the second installment of our three-part series on e-invoicing, we will explore how e-invoicing and continuous transaction control (CTC) regulations impact tax compliance, and examine some of the challenges and considerations that corporate tax teams may encounter. Highlights:  Exploring different approaches to e-invoicing and CTC compliance Technical and process challenges Considerations when selecting the […] … Read More

Managing the intersection of business automation and CTC compliance: A guide for indirect tax professionals

Managing the intersection of business automation and CTC compliance: A guide for indirect tax professionals

Highlights:  Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) mandates Business automation and CTC compliance Consequences of non-compliance and future readiness In the ever-evolving landscape of global commerce, Continuous Transaction Controls (CTCs) have emerged as a pivotal element in ensuring compliance and enhancing business automation.  Kirsty Kerr, Director, Product Management, Thomson Reuters and Nazar Paradivskyy, Director Regulatory Affairs, Pagero, […] … Read More