Tax Technology news
How tax teams are using technology, from eInvoicing platforms and VAT determination engines to AI in compliance and controls. I work in this area day to day, so it is one I follow closely.
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The 1099 Workflow Gap: How CPA Firms Can Standardize W-9 Collection Before January
A practical guide for CPA firms on standardizing W-9 collection ahead of the February 1, 2027 1099-NEC filing deadline. Covers a five-stage workflow, vendor data controls, and handling TIN mismatches to close common compliance gaps in the 1099 reporting process.
Former IRS chief teams with AICPA on AI tax risk group
Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel and the AICPA are forming a new group focused on advancing responsible AI use in tax administration and tax practice. The initiative aims to address AI-related risks in both the IRS and the broader tax…
FBR expands AI use to scrutinize individual tax returns before enforcement action
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has begun expanding its use of artificial intelligence to scrutinise individual tax returns ahead of taking enforcement action.
Wolters Kluwer Adds Agentic Tax Preparation to TaxWise
Agentic tax preparation capabilities have been added to TaxWise, a product by Wolters Kluwer. The new features are designed to help tax preparers automate routine work, improve productivity and increase their capacity for return preparation.
Why AI is reshaping tax risks for India’s GCCs
Global capability centres using artificial intelligence to deliver services are exposing multinational enterprises to new risks around permanent establishment and transfer pricing, as existing compliance frameworks prove inadequate for the challenges AI presents.
TDS Returns Can Now Be Filed Directly on TRACES
From the second quarter of the financial year 2026-27, TDS returns can be filed directly online through the TRACES portal. The change is intended to make the filing of short TDS returns faster and simpler.
Proposed delay to Verifactu Regulation in Spain
The Spanish Ministry of Finance has published a note proposing to delay the implementation of the Verifactu regulation until October 2028.
E–invoicing Developments Tracker
This tracker consolidates global e-invoicing and e-reporting mandate developments across multiple jurisdictions, offering tax practitioners a regularly updated reference on implementation timelines, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements. As countries accelerate digital tax administration reforms, the tracker covers new mandates, phased…
HMRC Announces VAT Assist Service for Accurate VAT Returns
HMRC has announced a new VAT Assist service designed to help businesses file more accurate VAT returns. The service appears to provide guidance and support to reduce errors in VAT submissions, reflecting HMRC's ongoing effort to improve compliance and reduce…
Belgium Introduces Voluntary BE SAF-T Accounting Data Standard
Belgium has introduced a voluntary SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) accounting data standard, known as BE SAF-T. While participation is currently optional, the standard sets out a structured format for sharing accounting data with tax authorities, signaling a move…
La modernización tributaria en Venezuela: Avances, desafíos del modelo MODA y la ruta hacia la factura electrónica
Venezuela's tax administration is undergoing significant change in 2026, driven by directives from the head of SENIAT. The reforms include modernisation efforts and a move towards electronic invoicing.
Cuando el agente (IA) cruza el perímetro: la nueva superficie de ataque de las administraciones tributarias
The adoption of generative artificial intelligence is changing how organisations develop software, and this creates new security challenges and trust boundaries for tax administrations to consider.
Sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 urged to act now
Sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 are being urged by HMRC to prepare for Making Tax Digital.
CRA’s Automated Tax Filing Raises Audit Risk for Business Owners, Real Estate Investors, Crypto Traders, Cross-Border Filers, and High-Net-Worth Canadians
A tax lawyer has set out the audit risks that the Canada Revenue Agency's automated tax filing system creates for business owners, property investors, cryptocurrency traders, cross-border filers and high-net-worth Canadians.
FBR deploys 16 officers to National Faceless Center
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has deployed 16 Inland Revenue Service officers to the newly established National Faceless Center.
Portugal SAF-T Accounting Applies to 2027 Records, with First Submission in 2028
Portugal has postponed mandatory SAF-T Accounting requirements to cover records from 2027, with the first submission due in 2028. Businesses must also meet tax authority requirements and IES filing rules to remain compliant.
Testing AI's Promise For Large-Scale Document Review
A comparison of attorney and AI performance across 1,600 documents found that AI tools can provide a reliable basis for improving discovery workflows in large-scale document review. Attorneys at Redgrave, who conducted the study, caution that lawyers must understand where…
GST Portal Launches Multi-State Registration Facility Using One Master TRN
The GST Common Portal has introduced a Multi-State Registration facility, accessible from the portal's homepage alongside the existing Register and Login options. The feature allows applicants to initiate GST registration applications for multiple states or union territories using a single…
FBR data analytics busts Rs9.41b tax fraud in Pakistan
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has uncovered a tax fraud worth Rs9.41 billion through the use of data analytics. The fraud involved taxpayers illegally revising their old wealth statements.
Correspondence: Edition 7: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — software developer newsletter
HMRC has published the seventh edition of its newsletter for software developers working on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
GSTAT Portal Allows Respondents to File Replies Online Without Cross-Objections
A Standard Operating Procedure for the online filing of replies by respondents has been made available on the GSTAT filing portal. The facility allows respondents to file a response to an appeal without also filing cross-objections, and is intended to…
GSTAT Enables Online Transfer of Appeals Across Benches Through Govt Portal
An online facility has been launched on the GSTAT Portal allowing users to apply for the transfer of appeals between benches of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal. The tool is intended to support appellate proceedings, particularly in cases…
Poland – Pre-filled JPK – VAT
Poland's Ministry of Finance is working on a draft amendment to the VAT Act that would allow the Tax Authority to produce pre-filled JPK_VAT returns.
Norway to Require SAF-T Financial Version 1.40 from January 2027
Norway will make version 1.40 of its SAF-T Financial reporting standard mandatory from January 2027. The update affects businesses required to file SAF-T data, and organisations are advised to prepare their ERP systems ahead of the deadline.
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: What Return-to-Provision Reveals About Your Tax Function
Finance and tax leaders should not treat the filing of income tax returns as separate from financial reporting or as a purely end-of-year exercise, according to Withum. The return-to-provision process can reveal important information about the effectiveness of a tax…
FBR IRIS Portal slows as tax return deadline nears
Hundreds of taxpayers in Pakistan have been unable to file their income tax returns due to technical problems with the Federal Board of Revenue's IRIS portal, which has slowed as the filing deadline approaches.
IRS launches mobile app with expanded account access
The IRS has launched a new mobile application providing taxpayers with expanded access to their tax accounts. The app enables users to view account information, manage tax obligations, and interact with IRS services directly from their mobile devices. This development…
IRS launches mobile app with expanded account access
The IRS has launched a new mobile application providing taxpayers with expanded access to their tax accounts. The app enables users to view account information, manage tax obligations, and interact with IRS services directly from their mobile devices. This represents…
Pakistan Customs, PSW advance trade verification with Hong Kong Customs
Pakistan has advanced its digital trade capabilities through the integration of Pakistan Single Window with Hong Kong Customs, marking a further step towards trusted digital trade verification between the two jurisdictions.
The real cost of unprepared MTD clients – Accountex Manchester 2026
Survey data presented at Accountex Manchester by Bright shows that only 54% of mandated taxpayers filed under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment in the first quarter, with 70% yet to move onto cloud software.
Andhra Pradesh Showcases AI-Assisted GST Investigation System to Chhattisgarh Delegation
Andhra Pradesh's tax authority has demonstrated its AI-assisted GST investigation system to a visiting delegation from Chhattisgarh, highlighting how artificial intelligence is being deployed to detect tax evasion and strengthen GST compliance enforcement in India. The system uses AI to…
After e-invoicing comes automated VAT return reconciliation
As e-invoicing mandates proliferate globally, the next frontier is automated VAT return reconciliation, where real-time invoice data feeds directly into compliance workflows. Tax authorities are increasingly leveraging e-invoicing infrastructure to pre-populate or cross-check VAT returns, reducing manual reconciliation burdens and…
IRS Launches New Mobile App That Replaces IRS2Go
The IRS has launched a new mobile app that replaces its previous IRS2Go app. The agency says the new app gives taxpayers access to more services.
Ukraine Tax Service Publishes Common Technical Errors List for SAF-T UA Files
Ukraine's State Tax Service has published a list of common technical errors found in SAF-T UA files submitted by taxpayers. The guidance aims to help businesses and their advisors identify and correct frequent mistakes in standard audit file submissions, improving…
Belgium to Enable BE SAF-T Submissions Through MyMinfin From October 2026
Belgium has announced that taxpayers will be able to submit BE SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) files directly through the MyMinfin portal starting October 2026. This development formalises the submission channel for Belgium's SAF-T reporting regime, which requires businesses…
Germany fiscal registers and digital receipts Jan 2028
Germany is implementing updated requirements for fiscal registers and digital receipts, with a deadline of January 2028. Businesses will be required to use certified technical security elements (TSE) in point-of-sale systems to ensure transaction integrity and compliance with fiscal register…
mika raises €6m to make German tax advisers optional
German fintech mika has raised €6 million to build AI-powered tax software aimed at reducing German individuals and small businesses' reliance on professional tax advisers. The platform automates tax return preparation and compliance workflows, targeting a market where tax adviser…
Preparing for the Second Pillar Two Filing Season
The FY2025 GloBE Information Return is due 31 March 2027 for groups already within scope of Pillar Two. The article covers key changes for the upcoming filing season, including deadlines, the undertaxed profits rule and local filing requirements.
KP taxpayers unable to file returns?
The Federal Board of Revenue has been urged to fix an error in a new income tax return form that is preventing compliant taxpayers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from filing their returns.
Punjab: Citizens can now verify tax receipts through this app
The Punjab Revenue Authority has launched a mobile app allowing taxpayers to verify the authenticity of tax receipts.
Kim & Erokhin: Algorithmic Tax Ownership
Academics Young Ran Kim and Dmitry Erokhin have published a paper in the BYU Law Review arguing that tax ownership, a concept central to determining tax liabilities, compliance and enforcement, lacks clear guidance from either the courts or the IRS.
Govt digitizes civil servants’ asset declarations via new FBR Portal
The Pakistani federal government has issued a memorandum to digitise income and asset declarations for senior civil servants, using a new portal operated by the Federal Board of Revenue.
Annex 3 – additional benefits in kind fields likely to be required on Full Payment Submission returns
HMRC has published information about additional benefits in kind fields that will be required on Full Payment Submission returns.
AICPA, former IRS commissioner to lead initiative on AI in tax
The AICPA has announced an initiative on artificial intelligence in tax, to be led by a former IRS commissioner. The effort signals growing institutional focus on how AI tools are reshaping tax practice, compliance, and administration. With a prominent former…
AICPA, former IRS commissioner to lead initiative on AI in tax
The AICPA has announced an initiative focused on artificial intelligence in tax, to be led by a former IRS commissioner. The program signals growing institutional recognition of AI's transformative role in tax practice and administration. By involving senior regulatory leadership…
AI is raising the security stakes for tax compliance
As AI becomes embedded in tax compliance workflows, it is introducing new cybersecurity vulnerabilities that practitioners must address. AI-powered tools processing sensitive taxpayer data create expanded attack surfaces, raising concerns about data integrity, unauthorized access, and manipulation of compliance outputs.…
HMRC’s £10bn AI payoff and the 2030 digital self-service push – Accountex Manchester 2026
At Accountex Manchester 2026, HMRC disclosed that artificial intelligence has generated a yield and that the department is targeting 90% digital self-service by 2030, with these developments reshaping UK tax administration.
AICPA, Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel Launch Council on AI Tax Risk to Advance Responsible AI in Tax
The AICPA and former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel have launched the Council on AI Tax Risk, an initiative aimed at promoting responsible use of artificial intelligence in tax. The council focuses on information integrity, accountability and risk management as AI…
GenAI vs. agentic AI: The evolution from prompting to built-in tax workflows
Generative AI and agentic AI differ in how they function, and tax firms can use both types to enhance their workflows. Applications include improvements to research, tax preparation, advisory services and review processes.
The CRA is enhancing security for online income tax and benefit return filing
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is implementing enhanced security measures for online income tax and benefit return filing. These updates aim to better protect taxpayers' personal and financial information when submitting returns digitally. The changes reflect growing concerns around cybersecurity…