In order to avoid tax fraud and increase the accuracy of VAT reporting, tax administrations around the world are adopting an electronic invoicing system which enables tax authorities to have a consistent approach to managing tax audits. This system is known as the Standard Audit File for Tax, and it is becoming an increasingly popular …
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Reverse Charge: How is the EU Combating VAT Fraud?
A crime only then becomes a favourite crime when it is profitable. Well, this is most certainly the case. EU member countries need to write off billions of Euros in VAT revenue each year due to fraud and inadequate tax collections systems. The loss in VAT is commonly known as the VAT gap, which is …
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VAT: The importance of being compliant
Compliancy is the practice of adhering to rules and regulations and making sure that these are met to a high standard. When it comes to VAT, it is highly important to follow VAT rules and regulations and stay compliant with them, or you could be fined or even face imprisonment. The rules of VAT vary …
Global VAT Compliance: How can J&P Help Me?
What are the first steps to take when expanding your online business so that you can start selling products in other countries? If you want to trade in Europe, how can you comply with the tax laws of the country that you are selling in? If you are an online business planning to sell products …
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Making Tax Digital: 1 Million Businesses Still Left To Comply
Although the government initiative Making Tax Digital is now live, it is estimated that around 1 million businesses still need to sign up. Approximately only 70,000 businesses have now registered, which is 4% of all UK businesses. A Freedom of Information Request submitted to HMRC by cashflow forecasting software firm Float has revealed that approximately …
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An Introduction To Making Tax Digital
You have probably heard about how Making Tax Digital (MTD) is going live in April – as HMRC is quickly becoming one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the World, more individuals and small businesses are getting ready to submit their VAT tax returns using online software from 1 April 2019. So how …
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