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Software developers providing customs declaration software
HMRC maintains a list of approved software developers whose products support customs declaration submissions in the UK. This guidance is…
AI Transforms SARS Compliance and Strengthens Tax Enforcement
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is increasingly deploying artificial intelligence to enhance tax compliance and enforcement capabilities. AI tools…
IRS Sets Introductory Guidelines on AI Use for Tax Professionals
The IRS has issued introductory guidelines governing the use of artificial intelligence tools by tax professionals. The guidance addresses responsible…
Guidance: Payroll technical specifications: National Insurance
The UK government has published technical specifications guidance for payroll systems relating to National Insurance contributions. This document provides detailed…
Landed Cost: La Guía Definitiva para sus Importaciones ERP
This article provides a definitive guide to calculating landed cost within ERP systems for imports into Latin America. Landed cost…
Taxfyle Launches Plan, an AI-Native Tax Strategy Platform Built to Streamline RIA Tax Planning Workflow
Taxfyle has launched Plan, an AI-native tax strategy platform designed to streamline tax planning workflows for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).…
From 4% Random Selection to 100% Audit Risk: How CRA’S AI-Driven Audits Are Changing Tax Enforcement for Canadians
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has shifted from randomly selecting approximately 4% of tax returns for audit to deploying AI-driven…
Businesses: Changes are coming to the way you access Business Registration Online
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is updating how businesses access Business Registration Online (BRO), its digital portal for registering for…
Blue J and CPA.com Survey Finds AI Adoption Among Tax Firms Has Nearly Doubled in One Year
A survey by Blue J and CPA.com reveals that AI adoption among tax firms has nearly doubled within a single…
Punjab govt to install surveillance cameras in marriage halls & restaurants to stop tax evasion
The Punjab government in Pakistan plans to install surveillance cameras in marriage halls and restaurants to curb tax evasion. The…
VATupdate presents: Baltic Assist
VATupdate introduces Baltic Assist, a service or tool focused on VAT compliance support in the Baltic region. The platform appears…
Guidance: Excise movement and control system: service availability and issues
HMRC provides ongoing guidance on the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS), a UK government digital platform used to monitor…
Guidance: Customs Declaration Service error codes
HMRC publishes guidance on error codes within the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the UK's primary customs IT platform used by…
Overlooked in Tax Transformation: Elevating Notice Management to a Core Compliance Control
The article argues that notice management is frequently overlooked in tax transformation initiatives despite being a critical compliance control. It…
The ViDA bystander effect: Why U.S. indirect tax leaders need to stay informed
This article examines why U.S. indirect tax leaders should pay close attention to the EU's VAT in the Digital Age…
2026 Tax Reporting Trends Shaping Compliance Risk
This article examines emerging tax reporting trends in 2026 that are reshaping compliance risk for businesses. It covers increased IRS…
Guidance: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: service availability and issues
HMRC guidance on Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax covers service availability and known issues for the UK's digital…
HMRC email updates, videos and webinars for tax agents and advisers
HMRC provides a programme of email updates, videos, and webinars specifically designed for tax agents and advisers operating in the…
TIN and BRN Validation Added to E-Invoice Taxpayer API
Tax authorities have added TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) and BRN (Business Registration Number) validation functionality to the e-invoice taxpayer API,…
Are accountants finally ready to make the leap to digital workflows?
The article explores whether accountants are ready to transition to digital workflows, examining adoption barriers and drivers in the profession.…
SARS introduces early-warning system to reduce tax filing errors and audits
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has introduced an early-warning system designed to proactively alert taxpayers to potential errors in…
Guidance: Import Control System 2: service availability and issues
The UK's Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is a customs IT platform managing import declarations and safety/security data for goods…
Case Study: A Taxually Alternative for Amazon FBA VAT Compliance in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic
This case study examines hellotax as an alternative to Taxually for Amazon FBA sellers managing VAT compliance in Germany, Poland,…
Punjab makes online property tax payments mandatory in Budget
Punjab province in Pakistan has made online property tax payments mandatory as part of its latest budget measures. The move…
Advisory panel urges sustained IRS funding, expanded AI, tax simplification
An advisory panel has recommended sustained IRS funding, expanded use of artificial intelligence, and broad tax simplification measures. The panel's…
VATupdate presents: 4apps
VATupdate presents 4apps, a tax technology solution designed to support VAT compliance processes. The article introduces the platform's capabilities, which…
Can’t pay your tax debt right away? We have options to help you – including the Manage balance service
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) highlights options available to taxpayers who cannot immediately pay their tax debt. The agency promotes…
Orbitax Announces Partnership with Diligent to Streamline Legal Entity Data for Tax
Orbitax has announced a partnership with Diligent to integrate legal entity data management into tax workflows. The collaboration aims to…
Your questions about how to use AI in audit workflows answered
This article addresses common questions about integrating AI into audit workflows, focusing on practical applications for tax and accounting professionals.…
Choose the right software for Pillar 2 Top-up Taxes
HMRC guidance helps multinational groups select appropriate software for reporting Pillar 2 top-up taxes in the UK. The page outlines…
HMRC tools and calculators
HMRC provides a suite of online tools and calculators to help UK taxpayers and employers meet their tax obligations. These…
Guidance: Report Pillar 2 top-up taxes: service availability and issues
HMRC publishes service availability and known issues updates for the Pillar 2 top-up taxes reporting service in the UK. This…
Kazakhstan Launches Pre-Filled VAT Return Service for Form 300.00
Kazakhstan's tax authority has introduced a pre-filled VAT return service for Form 300.00, streamlining the compliance process for VAT-registered businesses.…
Your ONESOURCE platform just got smarter
Thomson Reuters announces enhancements to its ONESOURCE platform, a leading tax compliance and management software suite. The updates aim to…
The 5-phase AI implementation roadmap: Why your audit firm can’t skip the pilot
This article outlines a five-phase roadmap for implementing AI within audit firms, emphasizing that skipping the pilot phase is a…
Scaling your audit practice with AI: 3 real-world CoCounsel Audit case studies
Thomson Reuters presents three real-world case studies demonstrating how its CoCounsel AI tool is helping audit firms scale their practices.…
Gusto Rolls Out Suite of AI Agents That Help Accountants Develop and Evolve Their Practice
Gusto has launched a suite of AI agents designed to help accounting professionals grow and manage their practices. The tools…
Orbitax Pillar Two readiness: 24+ returns filed and accepted, 55 jurisdictions covered, 180+ forms live
Orbitax highlights its Pillar Two compliance capabilities, reporting that it has successfully filed and had accepted 24+ GloBE (Global Minimum…
10 Practical Ways Practices Are Using AI Today (No Tech Skills Required)
This article explores ten practical applications of AI that accounting and tax practices are adopting today, requiring no advanced technical…
Banks must upload account data to FBR Hub under FY27 Bill
Pakistan's FY27 Finance Bill introduces a mandatory requirement for banks to upload customer account data directly to the Federal Board…
The Challenges of the Last-Minute VAT Form and VAT Rate Change in Austria
Austria implemented last-minute VAT changes that present significant compliance challenges for businesses. The article examines the administrative and operational difficulties…
Customs CDS Volume 3 Tariff, Step-by-Step Guide
HMRC has published a comprehensive step-by-step guide for the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) Volume 3 Tariff, providing detailed technical guidance…
Guidance: Filing your Company Tax Return online
HMRC has published guidance on filing Company Tax Returns online, including a list of approved commercial software suppliers for Corporation…
Digital autonomy at the Tax and Customs Administration leads to delay in new VAT refund system
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) is experiencing delays in implementing a new VAT refund system due to issues…
FeRD Publishes ZUGFeRD 2.5 / Factur-X 1.09 (Two-Step Release)
The Forum Elektronische Rechnung Deutschland (FeRD) has published ZUGFeRD 2.5 / Factur-X 1.09 in a two-step release, representing the latest…
PSW, NTC ink accord to automate Tariff System
Pakistan's Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the National Tariff Commission (NTC) have signed an agreement to automate the tariff system,…
Why Fragmented Tax Data Is Slowing Down Tax Teams
Fragmented tax data is identified as a primary obstacle to tax team efficiency, causing compliance failures, excessive manual reconciliation, and…
The E-Invoicing Mistake Everyone Is Making
The article from VATCalc addresses a common critical error businesses are making in their approach to e-invoicing compliance. Based on…
2025 Sales and Use Tax by the Numbers: No Signs of Slowing in 2026
The 2025 US sales and use tax landscape saw 811 rate changes and over 2,100 legislative bills, reflecting accelerating compliance…
MoF Updates Pre-Approved E-Invoicing Service Providers List to 41
The Ministry of Finance has updated its list of pre-approved e-invoicing service providers, expanding the roster to 41 certified vendors.…
FBR to launch faceless tax audit system
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to launch a faceless tax audit system aimed at eliminating human interaction…
FBR bans PDF financial statements for companies
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has banned the submission of PDF financial statements for companies, mandating a shift to…
The real cost of disconnected corporate tax systems
Disconnected corporate tax systems create significant hidden costs for tax departments, including data reconciliation errors, compliance delays, and audit risks.…
Guidance: Set up a limited company and register for Corporation Tax: service availability and issues
HMRC's official guidance page details the current service availability and known issues affecting the online service used to set up…
AI vs. Human Judgment in Sales Tax Determination: Finding the Right Balance
This article examines the intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise in sales tax determination, exploring how tax professionals can…
VAT in real time: Key takeaways from the 8th Annual VAT Management Summit
The 8th Annual VAT Management Summit highlighted critical developments in VAT compliance, with a strong focus on real-time reporting and…
EU and Brazil deepen ties through Digital Partnership
The European Union and Brazil have formalized a Digital Partnership aimed at deepening cooperation across digital economy areas including digital…
Tax authorities’ Self-assessment tool to help businesses understand their obligations
Tax authorities have introduced a self-assessment tool designed to help businesses better understand and comply with their tax obligations. The…
UK accountancy is splitting in two. Where does your firm stand?
The UK accountancy profession is undergoing a structural bifurcation, with firms increasingly polarising between large, technology-driven practices capable of handling…
VAT Compliance in the Era of AI-Agentic Commerce
This article examines how AI-agentic commerce—where autonomous AI systems make purchasing decisions and execute transactions—creates significant VAT compliance challenges. As…
Orbitax Launches Australia Public CbC Reporting Solution
Orbitax has launched a dedicated solution to assist multinational enterprises in complying with Australia's public Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting requirements. Australia's…
Portugal: DAC8 and DAC9 transposition enacted
Portugal has enacted legislation transposing both DAC8 and DAC9 into national law. DAC8 extends automatic exchange of information requirements to…
ViDA, Consignment Stock and SAP: Preparing Your Systems for Change
This article examines the intersection of the EU's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative with consignment stock arrangements and…
Mirror Visibility in Accounts Payable: Why Government Data Must Match Your ERP
This article examines the critical importance of 'mirror visibility' in accounts payable processes, where government tax authority data must align…
Are AI Services Causing States to Re-think How They Apply Sales Tax?
The proliferation of AI services is prompting U.S. states to reconsider their sales tax frameworks, which were largely designed for…
Do Electronic Filing and Payment Increase Tax Compliance? Evidence from Large Taxpayers in Senegal
This study examines the impact of electronic filing and payment systems on tax compliance among large taxpayers in Senegal. The…
From hours to minutes: How AI changes HS product classification and trade research
Artificial intelligence is transforming Harmonized System (HS) product classification and trade research, reducing processes that previously took hours to minutes.…
The impact of AI on the tax and accounting profession
This article examines how artificial intelligence is transforming the tax and accounting profession, exploring AI's practical applications in automating routine…
billentis publishes its 2026 “Riding the Tornado” report on e-invoicing
Billentis has published its 2026 'Riding the Tornado' report on e-invoicing, offering a comprehensive analysis of the accelerating global adoption…
ECJ Case: VAT refund rights protected despite electronic transmission failure
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that VAT refund rights cannot be denied solely due to electronic transmission…
Will the AI Apocalypse Come for the Tax Code?
This article explores how artificial intelligence-driven economic transformation may fundamentally challenge existing tax structures. As AI reshapes labor markets, business…
Don’t mistake fluency for fact: The reality of AI tax research
This article examines the risks of relying on AI tools for tax research, cautioning tax professionals against confusing AI's linguistic…
Orbitax Completes First GIR Submission to the Netherlands and Expands Global Pillar Two Filing Readiness
Orbitax has completed its first GloBE Information Return (GIR) submission to the Dutch tax authorities, marking a significant milestone in…
The Sovereignty iIlusion: How BTP navigates the tax solutions cloud trap
This article examines SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) and the risks of vendor lock-in when organisations migrate tax solutions to…
The Compliant AP Tech Stack: What You Need and Why
This article from Sovos examines the technology components required for a compliant accounts payable (AP) function in the context of…
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