Sales tax compliance shouldn't be a back-office burden, but rather a strategic lever for growth. With 12,000+ U.S. tax jurisdictions that are ever-changing, getting it right is harder than it looks. For businesses expanding across state lines or online, understanding the nexus responsibilities and applying exemptions correctly is essential. Dive into the fundamentals and see how staying compliant can fuel confidence and scale:
When grounded in strategic design, data alignment empowers businesses to stop viewing compliance and growth as tradeoffs. With Mirror Visibility, organizations gain a unified system that advances both objectives simultaneously. Explore more in the blog by Christiaan van der Valk:
The U.S. tax gap hit $700 billion in 2022. Some experts predict it could reach $1 trillion within a decade. That shortfall is fueling aggressive policy changes, and the IRS now has the tools to enforce them. Read more about how your business can prepare from CEO Kevin Akeroyd:
Preparation doesn’t just minimize risk; it positions you to lead. Our Indirect Tax Report outlines what it takes to build a future-ready compliance strategy. Get the full insight here:
Sustainable growth is the new mandate, and it’s changing how we sell, market and scale. Ann-Christel Graham explains how Sovos is embracing the challenge: aligning teams early, investing in meaningful outcomes over metrics, and building systems that support the full customer journey. A must-read for anyone building modern GTM:
The IRS offered welcome relief on one front: delaying backup withholding until 2027. But they kept the 1099-DA filing deadline in place for 2025. This gives digital asset brokers time to build compliant systems for backup withholding without penalties, while keeping 1099-DA on track for Tax Year 2025 reporting. Sovos is working closely with clients to prepare, and we’ll keep sharing guidance as new details emerge. 📖 IRS Roundtable recap: https://ow.ly/ZnCm50W9bjA 📑 IRS notice summary: https://ow.ly/JpCM50W9h7K
The IRS officially communicated plans to sunset the FIRE system after four decades of use. Starting in 2027, businesses must file using IRIS, the IRS’s new XML-based platform. That means the 2025 tax year is your last chance to file through FIRE. This shift is more than a tech upgrade; it’s a complete overhaul of how information returns are filed. Get ahead of the change:
Sovos has partnered with Shopify to make sales tax compliance a breeze for merchants. With the new automated filing product, eligible merchants can reduce the hours spent on tax returns and minimize audit risks. Say goodbye to tax headaches and hello to business growth:
When tax authority data doesn’t match internal records, the consequences can be costly. That’s why forward-looking finance teams are automating to ensure accuracy from the start. This report outlines how automation is becoming the backbone of smarter tax strategies:
With new C5 accreditation in Singapore, Sovos unlocks a smarter path to e-invoicing compliance, empowering businesses to reduce risk, streamline reporting and scale confidently across APAC. Read more in the press release:
