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FBR to deploy real-time production monitoring system across leather sector by Dec 2026
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to deploy a real-time production monitoring system across the leather sector by…
Work out your qualifying income for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
HMRC has published guidance helping self-employed individuals and landlords calculate their qualifying income to determine whether they must comply with…
Check what to do if HMRC has signed you up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
HMRC has issued guidance for taxpayers who have been automatically enrolled into Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for…
Can AI Finally Tame the K-1?
The article explores whether artificial intelligence can effectively handle the complexity of Schedule K-1 tax forms, which report partnership, S-corporation,…
5 Top AI-Powered Tax Compliance Tools in 2026
An overview of leading AI-powered tax compliance tools available in 2026, highlighting software solutions that assist tax practitioners with automating…
Defunct Tax Startup CEO Charged In $13.3M Investor Fraud
The CEO of a now-defunct tax technology startup faces federal charges in connection with an alleged $13.3 million investor fraud…
HMRC Launches New Tax Registration Service
HMRC has launched a new tax registration service, modernizing the process by which businesses and individuals register for tax obligations…
AICPA seeks IRS clarity on AI guidelines, CPA fees
The AICPA has formally requested IRS clarification on guidelines governing the use of artificial intelligence in tax practice, as well…
AICPA seeks IRS clarity on AI guidelines, CPA fees
The AICPA has formally requested the IRS to provide clearer guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in tax practice…
SAF-T Reporting Explained: What Businesses Need to Submit for VAT Compliance
SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) reporting is a standardized electronic format used by tax authorities to collect accounting and…
MTD is an opportunity, not a chore
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is framed as a strategic opportunity for tax practitioners and businesses rather than a compliance burden.…
FBR reshuffles Customs jurisdictions, expands digital cargo monitoring
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has reorganized customs jurisdictions and expanded its digital cargo monitoring capabilities. The restructuring aims to…
Use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
HMRC's official guidance on Using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax sets out the requirements for self-employed individuals and…
Peppol Directory Adds Country Filter to Improve Participant Searches
The Peppol Directory has introduced a country filter feature to enhance searches for registered participants within the Peppol network. This…
Does the IRS Leverage Technology (Algorithms) in Tax Compliance?
This article examines how the IRS uses algorithmic and AI-driven technology to enhance tax compliance efforts. It explores tools such…
Italy – Automated VAT assessments in case of omitted Annual VAT Return
Italy has introduced a system of automated VAT assessments targeting taxpayers who fail to file their annual VAT return. Under…
Madras HC Considers Screenshot Proof of Technical Glitch, Orders Portal Access for ITR Upload
The Madras High Court ruled that screenshot evidence of a technical glitch on India's income tax portal constitutes valid proof,…
E-Invoice Clearance vs Post-Audit: Mandate Models Compared
E-invoicing mandates globally follow two primary models: clearance systems, where invoices are validated by tax authorities in real time before…
Tax Master Data: A critical component of any tax departments future success
Tax master data management is emerging as a critical discipline for modern tax departments, underpinning accurate tax determination, reporting, and…
PCDMA warns FBR IRIS glitches are delaying sales tax returns
Pakistan's Cellular Distributors and Manufacturers Association (PCDMA) has raised concerns with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over persistent technical…
Income Tax Portal Allows Taxpayers to File Corruption & Harassment Complaints Online
India's Income Tax Department has launched an online facility on its official portal allowing taxpayers to file complaints related to…
Italy: Automated VAT liquidation for omitted returns
Italy has introduced an automated VAT liquidation process targeting taxpayers who fail to submit VAT returns. The Italian tax authority…
How agentic AI is transforming tax compliance operations
Agentic AI is reshaping how tax compliance teams operate, moving beyond simple automation to systems capable of reasoning, decision-making, and…
The e-invoicing readiness gap most retailers don’t see coming
Retailers face a growing e-invoicing readiness gap as governments worldwide accelerate mandates requiring real-time or near-real-time digital invoice reporting. Many…
6 common tax AI implementation mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Tax teams adopting AI tools risk costly missteps without a clear implementation strategy. Common mistakes include failing to validate AI…
Global E-Invoicing Mandates: A Multinational Compliance Challenge
A growing wave of e-invoicing mandates across multiple jurisdictions is creating complex compliance challenges for multinational businesses. Countries are adopting…
Does a faster tax provision close increase audit risk? Not with the right process.
Accelerating the tax provision close process does not inherently increase audit risk when underpinned by robust, documented workflows and reliable…
6 red flags to look out for during indirect tax AI evaluations
When evaluating AI tools for indirect tax compliance, practitioners should watch for several warning signs that indicate a solution may…
Beyond the headlines: Why is the tax technology industry consolidating?
The tax technology industry is undergoing significant consolidation, driven by increasing demand for integrated compliance solutions, pressure to automate complex…
UAE FTA Expands Digital VAT Audit Access with E-Invoicing and Analytics
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has enhanced its digital VAT audit capabilities by integrating e-invoicing data and advanced analytics tools.…
Gujarat HC Strikes Down GST Order After Officer Relies on Non-Existent AI-Generated Case Law
The Gujarat High Court has struck down a GST assessment order after a tax officer cited fabricated, AI-generated case law…
UAE VAT electronic record access for audits
The UAE Federal Tax Authority requires businesses to maintain VAT records in electronic format and provide direct electronic access during…
Seabrooke & Stausholm: How TaxTech Rewires Global Wealth Chains
Academic research by Seabrooke and Stausholm examines how tax technology is reshaping global wealth chains, exploring the intersection of digital…
AI can handle your tax workflow, but can you trust it?
The article examines the growing role of AI in tax workflows, addressing practitioner concerns around reliability, accuracy, and trust. As…
DT-06-2025: Estudio sobre Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a los precios de transferencia (Ahora disponible en inglés))
CIAT has published a study (DT-06-2025) on the application of artificial intelligence to transfer pricing, now available in English. The…
Correspondence: Edition 6: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
HMRC's sixth edition of the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax software developer newsletter provides technical guidance and updates for…
Bahamas to Launch One Tax Portal and Bahamas Identification Number Registration
The Bahamas is set to launch a unified tax portal called One Tax Portal, alongside the introduction of a Bahamas…
Congo Republic Sets 1 October Deadline for Mandatory Electronic Tax Filing and Payment
The Congo Republic has established 1 October as the mandatory deadline for electronic tax filing and payment, requiring taxpayers to…
Goodbye quarterly reporting, hello e-invoicing: How UK businesses need to rethink tax compliance
UK businesses face a significant shift in tax compliance obligations as the country moves toward e-invoicing alongside existing quarterly reporting…
Outdated IRS forms could cost firms compliance in 2026
Outdated IRS forms pose a significant compliance risk for firms heading into 2026. As the IRS updates its reporting requirements,…
What three years of data reveal about AI in corporate indirect tax
A Thomson Reuters analysis drawing on three years of data examines how artificial intelligence is being adopted and applied within…
FTO faults FBR over delayed women enterprise tax relief in IRIS
Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has criticised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for failing to implement women enterprise tax…
IRS should automate name, address changes, AICPA says
The AICPA has urged the IRS to automate the processing of taxpayer name and address changes, currently a largely manual…
IRS should automate name, address changes, AICPA says
The AICPA has urged the IRS to automate the processing of taxpayer name and address changes, which currently require manual…
IRS: Start Preparing for Transition to New Information Returns Intake System
The IRS is urging filers to begin preparing for the transition to its new Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), which…
AI is changing how tax operations manage compliance
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how tax operations handle compliance, enabling teams to automate data gathering, reconciliation, and reporting tasks that…
AI could turn tax compliance into a continuous process
The article explores how artificial intelligence could transform tax compliance from a periodic, manual process into a continuous, automated workflow.…
SARS Proposes Digital VAT Overhaul to Cut South Africa’s Tax Gap
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is proposing a digital overhaul of its VAT administration system aimed at reducing South…
AP Unveils AI/ML-Based GST Administration Model at 6th NCM
Andhra Pradesh has unveiled an AI and machine learning-based GST administration model at the 6th National Coordination Meeting (NCM). The…
Taxpayers can now access IRS compliance report online
The IRS has made compliance reports accessible online, allowing taxpayers to directly view their compliance status through a digital portal.…
Taxpayers can now access IRS compliance report online
The IRS has launched an online portal allowing taxpayers to access their compliance reports directly. This development gives individuals and…
CRS 2.0 is changing what it means for fund administrators to be ready
CRS 2.0 represents a significant update to the Common Reporting Standard, imposing enhanced due diligence and reporting obligations on fund…
EU unveils digital taxpayer identity for ViDA Single VAT Registration
The EU has unveiled a digital taxpayer identity framework as part of the ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) initiative,…
FE fundinfo brings Irish tax modelling to Nexus
FE fundinfo has integrated Irish tax modelling capabilities into its Nexus platform, enabling fund managers and distributors to calculate and…
Businesses face up to Rs50m fine for failing to link with FBR system
Pakistani businesses face fines of up to Rs50 million for failing to integrate their point-of-sale or retail systems with the…
E-Invoicing & E-Reporting Explained: Governance & ownership – Tax vs IT vs Finance responsibilities
This article examines the governance and ownership challenges surrounding e-invoicing and e-reporting implementations, specifically addressing how responsibilities should be divided…
H.R. 9501, AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026
The Congressional Budget Office has scored H.R. 9501, the AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, a proposed U.S. legislative measure…
IRS Adds Tax Compliance Report to Individual Online Accounts
The IRS has introduced a new Tax Compliance Report feature within individual online taxpayer accounts, giving filers direct access to…
AI-native tax preparation: Why agentic AI is changing who does the work
Agentic AI is transforming tax preparation by shifting work traditionally performed by human practitioners to autonomous AI systems capable of…
Why fragmented tax data is becoming a RegTech risk
Fragmented tax data is emerging as a significant RegTech risk, as organisations struggle to consolidate tax-relevant information across disparate systems.…
Why tax needs one trusted source of data
The article examines why tax functions require a single, trusted data source to operate effectively. It highlights the growing complexity…
Why POS Fiscal Counters Become So Complex
This article examines the technical and regulatory complexity surrounding POS fiscal counters, which are hardware or software components used in…
Inside the First Pillar Two Filing Season: Trends, Challenges, and Lessons
This article examines the inaugural Pillar Two filing season, exploring the practical challenges and emerging trends faced by multinationals as…
Australian CGDMTR Filing: Building a Repeatable Pillar Two Process with Direct ATO Transmission
Australia's Country-by-Country and Global Minimum Tax Data Report (CGDMTR) filing requirement introduces a direct transmission process to the Australian Taxation…
Retailer app launched as government simplifies tax scheme for small traders
Pakistan's government launched a dedicated retailer app as part of efforts to simplify the tax scheme for small traders. The…
Real-Time E-Invoice Data Enables Continuous VAT Reconciliation
Real-time e-invoice data is enabling businesses to perform continuous VAT reconciliation rather than periodic batch processes. By leveraging structured invoice…
Taxpayer Behavior in the Age of AI: A Field Experiment
A field experiment examining how AI influences taxpayer behavior, exploring whether AI tools affect compliance, reporting accuracy, and decision-making among…
SARS Launches VAT Modernisation Consultation on Digital VAT Model
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched a public consultation on a proposed Digital VAT Model as part of…
KRA Urges VAT Taxpayers to File Returns Despite iTax Errors
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged VAT-registered taxpayers to continue filing returns on time despite reported technical errors on the…
87A Rebate: When the Computer Said “No”, Nagpur ITAT Said “Yes”
The Nagpur Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of taxpayers denied the Section 87A rebate by automated tax processing…
White House Previews AI-Powered “Detective Border” Tool Targeting Chinese Transshipment
The White House has previewed an AI-powered border enforcement tool called 'Detective Border' aimed at identifying and intercepting Chinese goods…
VAT headaches: E-Invoicing Mismatches – When the Legal Invoice and the ERP Output Differ
This article addresses a common practical problem for VAT compliance teams: discrepancies between the legally required invoice format and what…
FBR starts Tajir Asan registration on IRIS portal for new taxpayers
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched the Tajir Asan scheme registration on its IRIS portal, targeting new taxpayers…
STBA Delhi Seeks Early Enablement of GSTR-9 and 9C Filing Utilities for FY 2025-26
The Sales Tax Bar Association (STBA) Delhi has formally requested early activation of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filing utilities for FY…
Apply for an exemption from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
HMRC provides guidance on applying for an exemption from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT), which is…
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