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Sistemas Integrados de Datos Tributario-Ambientales (SIDTA). Gobernanza de los datos públicos e interoperabilidad en América Latina
This article from CIAT examines Integrated Tax-Environmental Data Systems (SIDTA) in Latin America, focusing on how tax authorities can integrate…
The CARF deadline crypto firms cannot afford to miss
Crypto firms face a critical deadline under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), the OECD's new automatic exchange of information standard…
GST Council: Andhra Pradesh Takes the Lead in AI-Driven Tax Administration & Data Analytics
The GST Council has highlighted Andhra Pradesh's pioneering use of AI-driven tax administration and data analytics to enhance GST compliance…
Kenya: Tax amnesty functionality activated in iTax and eCitizen
Kenya's tax authority has activated tax amnesty functionality within its iTax and eCitizen digital platforms, enabling taxpayers to access and…
PSW, Board of Revenue Sindh sign SLA for Digital Stamp Duty collection
Pakistan's Single Window (PSW) and the Board of Revenue Sindh have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to enable digital…
Belgium Sends 190,000 Incorrect VAT Payment Notices After IT Error
Belgium's tax authority mistakenly issued approximately 190,000 incorrect VAT payment notices to businesses due to an IT system error. The…
Tax Implications of Cashless Payments: Micro Evidence from African Countries
This research publication from the International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) examines the tax implications of cashless payment adoption…
Spotting R&D Tax Credit Opportunities in Clients’ Custom AI Projects
Tax practitioners can identify R&D tax credit opportunities for clients investing in custom AI development projects. When businesses build proprietary…
How tax authorities are using AI to transform VAT compliance
Tax authorities worldwide are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence to modernize VAT compliance enforcement and administration. AI tools are being used…
GSTN Introduces Mandatory Email Verification for TRN Access in GST Registration
India's Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced a mandatory email verification step for taxpayers accessing the Temporary Reference…
Iselin & Nunn: How Potential AI Futures Would Play Out in the Current Tax System
Academic analysis examines how various AI development scenarios would interact with the existing U.S. tax system. The paper by Iselin…
VAT headaches: The Return That Files Itself? Pre-Filled VAT Returns and the Illusion of Accuracy
An analytical piece examining the risks and limitations of pre-filled VAT returns, a growing trend in tax administration where authorities…
How global trade professionals are using APIs to keep tariff, duty, and export control data current where decisions happen
Global trade professionals are increasingly leveraging APIs to integrate real-time tariff, duty, and export control data directly into operational systems…
Higher Ed Prepares for New IRS E-Filing System
Higher education institutions are preparing for a new IRS e-filing system, representing a significant regulatory update affecting how colleges and…
IRS adds notices, payment features to business tax accounts
The IRS has expanded functionality in its online business tax accounts, adding new notices and payment features for business taxpayers.…
IRS adds notices, payment features to business tax accounts
The IRS has expanded functionality in its online Business Tax Account portal, adding the ability to view and respond to…
IRS Adds New Features to Business Tax Accounts
The IRS has expanded functionality within its Business Tax Accounts portal, adding new features that improve how businesses manage their…
Could better AI prompts transform tax due diligence?
The article explores how advanced AI prompting techniques could meaningfully improve tax due diligence processes. By crafting more precise, structured…
Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence and the R&D Tax Credit: Navigating Opportunity in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape
The intersection of life sciences, artificial intelligence, and the R&D tax credit presents significant opportunities for companies navigating an evolving…
Does your tax engine understand e-invoicing?
This article examines whether modern tax engines are adequately equipped to handle e-invoicing requirements, highlighting a growing gap between traditional…
Modernización de la administración tributaria general en los últimos 10 años: un análisis tributario y aduanero
A CIAT analysis examines the modernization of general tax administration over the past decade, covering both tax and customs dimensions.…
Designing Tax Technology for Continuous Regulatory Change
This article examines how tax technology systems must be architected to handle continuous regulatory change, covering challenges such as evolving…
Local E-Invoicing Mandates as a Stress Test for Global Tax Technology
This article explores how the proliferation of local eInvoicing mandates worldwide acts as a stress test for global tax technology…
One entity, multiple VAT IDs: operational and tax logic challenges
This article addresses the operational and tax logic complexities that arise when a single legal entity holds multiple VAT registration…
IRS Warns of 5 Types of Tax Data Phishing Scams
The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers and tax professionals about five categories of phishing scams targeting sensitive tax…
Integración de la excelencia técnica: la arquitectura de la tecnología fiscal en 2026
This CIAT article examines the architecture of tax technology systems heading into 2026, exploring how tax administrations are integrating technical…
Tax industry trends 2026: Why accuracy is the new standard for AI
Thomson Reuters examines emerging tax industry trends for 2026, focusing on the growing demand for accuracy as the defining standard…
Oportunidades y Desafíos de las Administraciones Tributarias. Encuentro de Administradores Tributarios del CIAT 2025 (Ahora disponible en Francés)
CIAT's 2025 Tax Administrators Meeting publication — now available in French — outlines key opportunities and challenges facing tax administrations…
From Law to Practice: Bhutan’s GST Rollout and Lessons for Small Digitalising Economies
This article examines Bhutan's GST rollout, analyzing the transition from legislative framework to practical implementation in a small, digitalizing economy.…
From Law to Practice: Bhutan’s GST Rollout and Lessons for Small Digitalising Economies
This publication examines Bhutan's GST rollout, analysing the transition from legislative framework to practical implementation in a small, digitalising economy.…
Tax lawyers urge FBR to fix IRIS & review new tax return system
Pakistani tax lawyers have formally urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to address persistent technical issues with the IRIS…
FBR announces IRIS system shutdown schedule
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown of its IRIS tax filing and administration…
IRS Modernization Bill Approved by Senate Panel
The U.S. Senate panel has approved an IRS modernization bill aimed at upgrading the agency's technology infrastructure, streamlining taxpayer services,…
Federal Tax Ombudsman recommends ‘faceless’ income tax refund system
Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman has recommended the introduction of a 'faceless' income tax refund system to reduce human interaction in…
El CIAT y la SEFAZ Alagoas avanzan en la modernización tributaria con la firma de los primeros productos tecnológicos
The Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT) and the Secretariat of Finance of Alagoas (SEFAZ Alagoas) in Brazil have signed…
Correspondence: Edition 5: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
HMRC's fifth edition of the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax software developer newsletter provides technical guidance and updates for…
KSeF Has No Undo Button and So Getting Invoices Right First Time in SAP is Essential
Poland's KSeF (Krajowy System e-Faktur) mandatory e-invoicing system presents a critical challenge for businesses using SAP: once an invoice is…
VAT headaches: The Return That Files Itself? Pre-Filled VAT Returns and the Illusion of Accuracy
This article examines the growing use of pre-filled VAT returns by tax authorities and highlights the risks practitioners face in…
How TDS Software Handles Large-Scale Compliance for Users
This article examines how TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) software manages large-scale compliance requirements for users in India. It covers…
Beyond the XML: Why Data Quality — Not Invoice Format — Will Decide France’s 1 September Go-Live
With France's mandatory B2B e-invoicing go-live set for 1 September, this article argues that technical format compliance alone is insufficient…
Punjab & Haryana HC Invalidates GST Show Cause Notice Prepared Using AI Tool
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has invalidated a GST show cause notice on the grounds that it was generated…
Complying with Germany’s E-Invoicing Mandate Without an Expensive ERP
This article addresses practical compliance strategies for Germany's e-invoicing mandate for businesses that lack expensive ERP systems. It explores cost-effective…
FTO makes online hearings default for tax complaints
Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has made online hearings the default format for handling tax complaints, marking a procedural shift…
Multistate Tax Trends: SALT Litigator Zachary Milliken on Texas Franchise Tax Mistakes, AI Sales Tax Risks, Successful Dispute Resolution, and the Future of State Tax Audits
A SALT litigator discusses common mistakes in Texas franchise tax compliance, the emerging risks of using AI tools for sales…
EU tax authorities increase their focus on data quality
EU tax authorities are intensifying scrutiny on data quality as digital reporting and e-invoicing mandates expand across member states. Tax…
FTO orders FBR to fix IRIS glitches blocking Rs2.3m tax credit
Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered the FBR to resolve technical glitches in its IRIS tax filing system that…
EY Sued Over Breach Targeting Client Tax, Financial Info
EY faces a lawsuit alleging a data breach compromised sensitive client tax and financial information. The case raises significant concerns…
AI Won’t Shrink Corporate Tax Teams Much. Here’s Why.
This article examines why AI is unlikely to significantly reduce headcount in corporate tax departments. It explores the complexity of…
Draft legislation: Better use of new and improved third-party data
HMRC has published draft legislation aimed at improving the use of new and enhanced third-party data for tax compliance purposes.…
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ guide addresses Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) in the UK, covering key questions practitioners…
Have You Received a Letter from HMRC About Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
HMRC has begun issuing letters to taxpayers who will be mandated to join Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD…
GSTAT Activates Token Generation Facility to Resolve E-Filing Appeal Portal Issues
India's GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has activated a token generation facility to address technical issues affecting its e-filing appeal portal.…
The Always-On Finance Function: How AI and regulated networks are redrawing compliance and operations
This article from Sovos explores how AI and regulated compliance networks are transforming finance functions into always-on, real-time operations. It…
The tortured journey of data: How tax technology speeds up tax compliance, provision, and reporting
This article explores how tax technology streamlines the often complex and inefficient journey of data through tax compliance, provision, and…
Report suspicious activity happening in an HMRC online account
HMRC guidance on reporting suspicious activity within HMRC online accounts, focusing on cybersecurity and fraud prevention measures for taxpayers and…
Ukraine Publishes Practical Guidance for SAF-T UA Filing
Ukraine has published practical guidance for SAF-T UA filing, providing businesses and tax professionals with detailed instructions on how to…
Drake Software Rolls Out Beta Launch of Drake SmartExtract
Drake Software has launched a beta version of Drake SmartExtract, an AI-powered tool designed to automate the extraction of data…
Firm360 Introduces AutoPrep
Firm360 has introduced AutoPrep, an AI-driven feature integrated into its practice management platform aimed at automating tax return preparation workflows…
Canopy Launches Comprehensive Tax Workflow Automation
Canopy has launched a comprehensive tax workflow automation solution designed to help accounting firms manage end-to-end tax preparation and filing…
The “Registration Unit” Under EET 2.0 Fiscalization
This article explains the concept of the 'Registration Unit' within the Czech EET 2.0 fiscalization framework, the updated electronic sales…
US South Dakota: New Online Tax Notices for Businesses and Remote Sellers
South Dakota has introduced new online tax notices through its ePath system targeting businesses and remote sellers. The state is…
Introducing SAP Concur and eezi, Powered by VAT IT: A Synergistic Approach to Global Expense Automation and E-Invoicing
SAP Concur has partnered with eezi and VAT IT to deliver an integrated solution combining global expense automation with e-invoicing…
The week UK tax, governance and AI collided
A UK-focused article examining the intersection of tax policy, corporate governance, and artificial intelligence during a notable week of developments.…
E-Invoicing — B2B, B2G and B2C Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide covering e-invoicing requirements across B2B, B2G, and B2C transaction types. The article maps out the differing regulatory…
Why general AI tools fail at professional tax research
This article examines why general-purpose AI tools are inadequate for professional tax research, arguing that tax requires specialized AI trained…
Dynan, Elmendorf, and Sheiner on Ai and Fiscal Policy
Economists Karen Dynan, Douglas Elmendorf, and Louise Sheiner examine how artificial intelligence may reshape fiscal policy analysis and government budgeting…
Autorización y auditoría en la identidad digital tributaria: pilares normativos y operativos para la confianza
This article from CIAT (Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations) examines the normative and operational pillars underpinning digital tax identity systems,…
Assam to launch integrated online system for forest royalty & GST
Assam state in India is set to launch an integrated online system combining forest royalty collection with GST compliance. The…
Guidance: Digital platform reporting: service availability and issues
UK HMRC guidance covering service availability and known issues relating to the digital platform reporting service. Under DAC7-aligned UK rules,…
Governing the Exchange of Tax Data in Digital Public Infrastructure: Law, Rights, and the Protection of Citizens in Data-Driven Systems
This publication examines the legal and rights-based frameworks governing the exchange of tax data within digital public infrastructure systems. It…
Payroll Software Security Features Every Business Needs
This article discusses security features that businesses should look for in payroll software, covering data encryption, access controls, and compliance…
Technical Note 2026.004 v1.01 — alphanumeric CNPJ for NF‑e/NFC‑e
Brazil's tax authority has released Technical Note 2026.004 v1.01, introducing alphanumeric CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) support for NF-e…
Senate sub-committee asks FBR to devise legal mechanism for sharing tax data with Parliament
Pakistan's Senate sub-committee has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to create a legal framework enabling the sharing of…
Virginia Society of CPAs and Blue J Partner to Support CPAs with AI Research
The Virginia Society of CPAs has partnered with Blue J, an AI-powered tax research platform, to provide members with access…
What AI Agents Actually Mean for CPA Firms, and Why the Distinction Matters
The article examines what AI agents genuinely mean for CPA firms, distinguishing between basic AI automation and more sophisticated agentic…
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