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Aug 6Thu
  1. Fenbeitong Feed

    Travel & Expense Systems Help High-Tech Firms Claim R&D Tax Super Deduction

    The article explains how high-tech enterprises can use travel and expense management systems to comply with R&D super deduction rules. R&D travel expenses fall under 'other related expenses' and cannot exceed 10% of total deductible R&D expenses. Systems enforce tagging at application, inherit through booking, and auto-allocate to generate R&D ledgers, control the 10% cap, and support multi-entity groups. A case shows a semiconductor firm saved an extra ¥250k in tax.

Sep 22Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Publishes FAQ Guide on Employee Expense Reimbursements

    SAP Concur published an FAQ guide on employee expense reimbursements, covering definitions, reimbursable expenses, receipt requirements, payment methods, timelines, tax treatment and alternatives. The guide states reimbursement amounts should exactly match expenses, employees must provide itemised receipts, reimbursements are not considered income for employees and are not taxable, and businesses can treat reimbursements as expenditures that may reduce tax liability. Alternatives include advances, per diems, corporate cards and purchasing cards.

Mar 4Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Paid Receipts: Importance and Best Practices for Efficient Management

    The article covers the definition and management of paid receipts. A paid receipt is the record confirming payment for goods or services, and an itemized receipt typically includes the date and time of purchase, specific items, quantities and amounts, unit price and total costs, taxes paid, total amounts paid, and payment method. Receipts fall into four categories: paper, digital, emailed, and point-of-sale. Paid receipts are critical for tax compliance, budgeting and financial planning, dispute resolution, and business reporting. Manual management faces challenges including high receipt volume, lack of standardization, lost or damaged paper receipts, and time consumption. Best practices in…

Feb 4Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    How to Classify Corporate Expenses for Efficient Financial Management

    A SAP Concur blog post explores the importance of corporate expense classification for financial management and tax compliance. It distinguishes capital expenditures from regular business expenses, fixed versus variable expenses, operational versus administrative expenses, and regular versus extraordinary expenses. The article recommends maintaining detailed and accurate records, training employees on receipt retention, separating business and personal spending, and using automated expense management solutions to optimize classification, reduce errors, detect fraud, and monitor policy compliance.

Jul 2Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Best practices for easing tax compliance and expense reporting for SMBs

    A SAP Concur blog post offers best practices for SMB tax compliance, including unifying expense and invoice systems, adopting digital tools and automation, recognizing the tax implications of remote work, building a culture of compliance, and teaming up with a trusted partner. It says SMBs face inefficient expense tracking, time-consuming tax document management, missed filing deadlines, and cash-flow difficulties, which can lead to fines and fraud risks.

Oct 24Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    The New Challenges of Tax Compliance Management and How to Overcome Them

    SAP Concur's blog discusses new challenges in corporate tax compliance management, including diverse employee benefits, tax complexity under hybrid work models, and changing VAT regulations. The article notes many organizations still manage tax compliance manually while tax authorities have digitally transformed, requiring automation tools and cross-department collaboration to reduce risk.

Oct 5Thu
Sep 26Tue
Jun 22Thu
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Hybrid Work Raises Tax Risk and Complexity

    A SAP Concur blog notes that under hybrid work, employee purchases such as desks, monitors, and internet service are legitimate business expenses but may also be taxable employee benefits. 30% of business leaders told IDC that managing hybrid work is an organizational challenge, and 61% of business and IT decision-makers think VAT will significantly affect their tax management within two years. Remote and hybrid work and VAT span multiple locations and tax authorities, with rules changing regularly, creating compliance risks and lost funds. SAP Concur's Concur Tax Assurance and Concur Benefits Assurance services help identify eligible transactions and taxable benefits.

Sep 16Fri
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Take the Risk and Confusion Out of Tax Compliance

    The article notes governments are seeking new tax revenue, exposing businesses to compliance risks including fines and penalties. Global potential VAT reclamation is $74.9 billion, but 54% of VAT goes unclaimed annually. Compliance requirements span over 150 countries, challenging finance teams. SAP Concur offers Concur Benefits Assurance and Concur Tax Assurance by Blue dot, using AI and machine learning to automatically track, report, and calculate taxable benefits, optimize tax data integrity, help companies keep up with regulatory changes, avoid audits and penalties, and ensure VAT-eligible expenses are not left unclaimed.

Aug 9Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Employee Benefits are Expanding: What Businesses Need to Know for Tax Compliance

    SAP Concur article discusses how remote and hybrid work have expanded employee benefits, requiring businesses to manage tax compliance for taxable benefits. Travel spending dropped from 65% in 2019 to 33%, while miscellaneous spending rose. Blue dot analysis found 10-20% of transactions may include taxable benefits. Businesses need automated systems to accurately report taxable benefits and avoid audits and penalties. SAP Concur partners with Blue dot for Concur Benefits Assurance.

Jul 18Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Viable for VAT? Blue dot on Domestic and Foreign Tax Compliance

    A SAP Concur podcast conversation with Dr. Mark Stirling of Blue dot discusses the complexity of domestic and foreign VAT reclaim. Blue dot finds 23% of expense reports have incorrect tax information, and about 100 VAT rule changes occurred across multiple countries. The discussion also covers the post-pandemic rise of non-trip spend from under 5% to 25%, and the tax treatment of taxable employee benefits and bleisure travel.

Jun 29Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    June 30 Approaches: Have You Filed to Reclaim VAT?

    A SAP Concur blog post reminds companies that travel and expense is the second largest annual budget item after payroll, and a significant portion may be recoverable through Value Added Tax (VAT) reclaims. VAT recovery is possible in more than 40 countries, but the process is complex and time-consuming. An OECD survey found that over 70% of businesses found reclaim procedures difficult to navigate, and 20% were unable to recover any VAT. The article recommends simplifying the process through integrated solutions in the SAP Concur App Center.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    FAVR Mileage Reimbursement Simplified: Benefits and Savings

    SAP Concur blog introduces the FAVR (Fixed and Variable Rate) mileage reimbursement model as an alternative to traditional cents-per-mile, car allowance, and fleet vehicles. Designed for employees driving at least 5,000 miles annually, FAVR includes fixed costs (license, taxes/depreciation, insurance) and variable costs (maintenance, fuel, tire wear), calculated based on actual costs, more equitable and IRS-compliant with no tax burden. SAP Concur FAVR by Motus automates calculations and integrates with Concur Expense.

  3. SAP Concur Blog

    State Tax Implications and Compliance Challenges for Traveling Employees in the U.S.

    An SAP Concur blog post highlights the complexity of U.S. state tax laws and compliance for employees traveling across state lines. It details the varying rules for employer withholding of non-resident state income tax and lists states that impose tax from day one, states with thresholds, and states with no income tax. The article recommends adopting integrated technology solutions to track employee travel footprints and manage multi-state tax compliance.

  4. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Explains VAT Reclaim: 54% of VAT Goes Unclaimed

    SAP Concur published an article explaining the Value Added Tax (VAT) reclaim process. It notes that due to complex and country-specific rules, companies often do not claim entitled VAT refunds, with 54% of VAT going unclaimed. The article recommends solutions that automatically identify eligible transactions, enrich transaction data, and confirm recoverable amounts, while warning that manual processes can lead to significant regulatory and financial penalties.

  5. SAP Concur Blog

    U.S. Companies: UK VAT Reclaim Deadline Approaching

    SAP Concur blog reminds that under the 13th VAT Directive, the deadline for non-EU countries to reclaim VAT from UK business travel expenses incurred between July 1, 2017 and June 20, 2018 is December 31, 2018. There is no scope for late returns, so missing the deadline means losing the refund. The article suggests checking eligibility via SAP Concur App Center partner Taxback International.

  6. SAP Concur Blog

    Why VAT Goes Unrecovered: 54% of Eligible VAT Left Unclaimed

    A SAP Concur blog post, citing Vanson Bourne research, reports that businesses leave 54% of eligible value added tax (VAT/GST/HST) unclaimed, amounting to millions or billions of dollars. It lists five reasons: businesses do not realize VAT can be recovered, regulations keep shifting, expenses are hard to track and validate, organizations lack time and expertise, and technology and processes are outdated. The pandemic added compliance challenges as governments rapidly changed VAT rules and deferred deadlines, then shifted focus toward audits to recover lost revenue. The article recommends modernizing VAT programs with intelligent technology, optimized data, and automated recovery processes…

  7. SAP Concur Blog

    Do Governments Have a More Holistic View of Your Spending? An Intelligent Spend Management Perspect…

    A SAP Concur blog post argues that governments are actively capturing, storing, and analyzing corporate spending data from travel, expenses, and invoices to increase tax revenue and enforcement. Citing experts from EY and Goldman Sachs, the article states that governments are rapidly analyzing this data to generate higher revenues. It notes that U.S. state governments share data to ensure proper taxation, and 34 countries are engaged in the OECD's BEPS project. The article also mentions a case where an executive was detained for five days at an airport due to his company's unpaid taxes.

  9. SAP Concur Blog

    Do You Understand Your Travel Footprint and the Risks Associated with Cross-Border Travel?

    A SAP Concur blog post notes that economic, political, and social shifts make cross-border business travel more complex. Governments are tightening border protection, and data digitization increases risks for multinational corporations. The U.S. IRS uses DHS data to check company tax returns against employees', with similar approaches in Canada, Singapore, and Australia. Companies need to understand where business travelers are, for how long, and what work they do to comply with global tax and immigration regulations. The article recommends integrating compliance checks into the travel booking workflow.

  10. SAP Concur Blog

    How to Reclaim More VAT on Corporate Travel Expenses

    SAP Concur blog post discusses VAT recovery on corporate travel expenses. It cites GBTA data that over 480 million business trips are taken annually and notes a €137 billion VAT gap in the EU. The article recommends using automation and digitalization to improve VAT compliance and recovery efficiency, citing examples of Electrolux and Citrix Systems achieving significant VAT recovery increases through automation.

  11. SAP Concur Blog

    Simplifying VAT Reclaim for T&E Program Resilience

    SAP Concur and Deloitte Tax co-authored an article explaining how VAT impacts employee expenses and planning for recovery. It notes an average of 44% of potential VAT revenue is left on the table each year from travel expenses. VAT is levied in more than 160 countries, with the U.S. being the largest economy that does not levy VAT. 42% of employee expense transactions fail to meet VAT reclaim requirements due to incorrect or missing data. Michelin recovered $3.9 million in three years with VAT technology.

  12. SAP Concur Blog

    4 Insights on Taxes and the Post-Pandemic Remote Workplace

    The article discusses tax implications of post-pandemic remote work. Due to 2020 revenue shortfalls, states may seek to broaden tax bases, including taxing remote work. Tax regulations vary by location, so business and employee tax liabilities may change based on work location. SAP Concur partners like Avalara and EY provide insights, and a new app Travel Ready helps cross-border workers comply.

  13. SAP Concur Blog

    Why HR Should Put Employee Spend on Its Radar

    SAP Concur argues employee spend data helps HR address three enterprise risks: duty of care, interstate and global tax compliance, and employee experience. An Oxford Economics study found only 26% of companies feel very or completely effective at managing T&E compliance. The article recommends knowing in advance where employees travel or reside, placing itinerary data into tracking solutions, and connecting travel, expense, and payment data to support risk management and budget decisions.

  14. SAP Concur Blog

    A Master Class in Sales Tax Recovery for Higher Education

    A SAP Concur blog post introduces Taxback International's sales tax recovery service for higher education institutions. Many universities and colleges leave hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table each year by not fully utilizing sales tax exemptions. Taxback International leveraged its VAT recovery experience, internal audit expertise, and integrations with SAP Concur solutions to develop a sales tax recovery service. In a pilot, a large university recovered $150,000 in sales taxes without expending resources or staff time. Taxback also provided reporting data to help the university improve its front-end processes.

  15. SAP Concur Blog

    Has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Taken the Fun Out of Your Company's Meals and Entertainment?

    A SAP Concur blog post discusses the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on business meal and entertainment expense deductions. It notes that meals and entertainment is one of the top 10 expense categories, contributing up to 22% of a company's total travel budget. Entertainment expenses are deductible only if they pass the Directly Related or Associated test, and expenses at certain venues (such as nightclubs, theaters, sporting events) are not deductible. The post also mentions that up to $2,000 per year of cruise ship convention expenses can be deducted, subject to five detailed requirements.

  16. SAP Concur Blog

    Three Regulatory Pressures Impacting Business Travel in 2020

    A SAP Concur blog post outlines three regulatory pressures affecting business travel in 2020: tax and permanent-establishment risks in international business travel, US interstate personal income tax withholding requirements, and the EU's revised Posted Workers Directive. It cites data showing 84 public cases of Canadian immigration non-compliance in 2018 with penalties of CAD 1,000 to CAD 10,000 and 49 organizations receiving two-year bans, plus 12 public US immigration non-compliance cases with fines of $275,000 to $34 million.

  17. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Announces 2022 Partner Growth and Innovation Awards

    SAP Concur announced its 2022 Partner Growth and Innovation Awards, recognizing four winning partners and 20 Distinguished Partners. Innovation Award winner Zylo helped a customer uncover a single employee who expensed more than $160,000 in application subscriptions on a credit card; Transfermate's PaymentsHub saw transaction volumes rise by over 800% in 2021. Growth Award winner Blue dot's tax compliance solution was deployed by hundreds of customers; Flexso helped customers integrate Concur, SuccessFactors, and SAP systems, supporting a project spanning 17 countries with over 6,000 employees.

  18. SAP Concur Blog

    EY Survey: Nine in 10 Employees Want Flexibility in Where or When They Work

    An SAP Concur podcast conversation with EY discusses the complexities of 'work from anywhere.' EY research surveying 16,000 employees in 16 countries found that nine in 10 employees want flexibility in where or when they work; employees expect to work two or three days remotely; and more than half (54%) are likely to quit if they aren't offered the flexibility they want, with Millennials almost twice as likely to quit as Baby Boomers. The post notes that varying definitions of hybrid work confuse companies developing policies, and that employees living in other states or countries could affect reporting and withholding obligations, while reimbursing remote employees for business expenses su…

  20. SAP Concur Blog

    Top Travel and Expense Trends of 2021

    A SAP Concur blog post shares insights from K.G. Subramanyam (KGS), Global VP of Enterprise Platforms at NielsenIQ, on four key T&E trends for 2021. Trend 1: 'Safe travels' takes on new meaning, with employee well-being central, vaccine passports, health checks, and screenings becoming more common, and employers strengthening duty of care. Trend 2: Sustainability goes beyond recycling, with younger employees focusing on ESG goals and technology enabling carbon footprint transparency. Trend 3: Shift to cloud solutions, with real-time data driving decisions and AI, ML, and RPA providing data-driven analytics. Trend 4: Compliance with changing tax laws, with VAT compliance a CFO priority and e…