May 6 2026, JFE Round Table “International, Belgium and ViDA”
At a May 6 roundtable in Paris, French tax officials, business leaders and a Belgian tax advisor examined whether France’s integrated e‑invoicing and reporting reform fits the emerging EU ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) architecture. The panel concluded the French model is broadly compatible with ViDA’s direction, but operational details—formats, platform mandates, interoperability and data sovereignty—remain critical. Belgium’s sequential rollout, starting with the Peppol standard, highlighted alternative paths and raised questions about the optimal pace for integration. Participants warned that true convergence will depend on practical implementation rather than legal alignment alone.
Five Critical Tax Reporting Realities Every Financial Institution Must Face
The IRS is retiring the FIRE system and launching the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), forcing banks to overhaul tax reporting. A joint Sovos‑TCS BaNCS webinar highlighted five critical realities: fragmented data across dozens of platforms, false assumptions about state...
North Dakota Sales Tax Guide
North Dakota levies a 5% statewide sales and use tax, with additional local rates that vary by city and county. The tax applies to tangible personal property and certain services, while most services, home‑consumption food, and specific digital goods are...
Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping in 2026: Market Trends, Decline Drivers, and Regulatory Outlook
Direct‑to‑consumer (DtC) wine shipping, which surged past $4 billion in sales by 2020, has slipped back to 2018‑level volumes and value by 2025. The decline is driven by broader economic anxiety, a health‑focused shift away from alcohol, and a sharp drop...
Mirror Visibility in Accounts Payable: Why Government Data Must Match Your ERP
Compliance risk now resides in accounts payable, making mirror visibility essential. Mirror visibility ensures an organization’s ERP records align exactly with what tax authorities receive in real time, automatically flagging discrepancies. Without this capability, mismatches trigger payment holds, audit escalations,...
Montana Sales Tax Guide
Montana does not levy a general statewide sales tax, but it imposes a 4% tax on specific categories such as accommodations, campgrounds, and rental vehicles. The state prohibits local jurisdictions from adding additional sales taxes, which simplifies rate calculations for...