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  1. 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.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    Managing Expense Compliance During Uncertainty (Part One)

    A SAP Concur blog Q&A with Connie Hoen, who has over 30 years of audit and compliance experience, discusses how companies can control employee spend during uncertainty. The article identifies global travel and expense policies, expense report audit programs, and reporting and analysis requirements as three impacted areas. It recommends assessing work-from-home expense policies, creating 'at home' expense types in expense software, re-evaluating receipt requirements, and training first-time expense submitters and approvers.

  3. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: Little-Known COVID-Related Tax Benefits Could Save a Small Business

    SAP Concur published a blog post introducing lesser-known tax benefits in the CARES Act that can help small businesses reduce their federal income tax. These benefits include: net operating losses (NOLs) can be carried back up to five years to claim refunds; the depreciable life for Qualified Improvement Property is reduced from 39 to 15 years, with bonus depreciation available; the R&D tax credit; and Section 139 relief, which allows employers to make tax-free payments to employees for COVID-related assistance.

  4. 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.

  5. SAP Concur Blog

    Tax Alert: VAT Refund Application Due by September 30, 2018

    SAP Concur issued a tax alert: the EU 8th VAT Directive allows EU-established businesses to recover VAT incurred in one of the 28 EU countries, with the 13th Directive covering non-EU businesses, and a September 30, 2018 deadline. Businesses registered in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Spain may be eligible if conditions are met. Eligible expenses vary by country and personal expenses are never eligible. The post advises completing country-specific forms, noting deadline exceptions such as the UK and Cyprus, using automated systems and planning ahead.

  6. 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.

  7. SAP Concur Blog

    Planning to Visit Europe in 2023? You Might Need an ETIAS Travel Authorization

    SAP Concur blog reminds that starting in 2023, non-European citizens, including Americans, will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization to visit Schengen Area countries. ETIAS is a visa waiver program created by the EU to enhance security. The authorization is valid for three years and allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Application requires personal information and a fee, with most approvals in minutes. The article lists Schengen countries.

  9. 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.

  10. SAP Concur Blog

    American Rescue Plan Act Funds IT Modernization for State and Local Governments

    The American Rescue Plan Act provides funding for state and local government IT modernization, with a deadline of December 31, 2024. Critical infrastructure projects like cloud services qualify. Travel, expense, and invoice processes are ideal for cloud migration. Automated spend management reduces costs, prevents improper payments, identifies fraud, and improves compliance.

  13. SAP Concur Blog

    New U.S. Meal and Entertainment Tax Rules: What Businesses Need to Know

    The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought significant changes to business meal and entertainment deduction rules. Under the new rules, client entertainment activities (such as concerts, sporting events, golf) are no longer eligible for the 50% tax deduction, while business meals remain eligible for a 50% deduction. The article cites Treas. Reg. Section 1.274-2(b)(1) for the definition of entertainment and recommends that businesses keep clear meal records and use automated expense solutions to help collect and organize documentation.

  14. SAP Concur Blog

    New Tax Law: Business Entertainment Expenses No Longer Deductible in 2018

    Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, starting in 2018, business entertainment expenses are no longer deductible, whereas previously 50% were deductible. However, meals provided by an in-house cafeteria or on the employer's premises remain 50% deductible. Businesses that heavily use the entertainment deduction must assess the impact on their bottom line. SAP Concur suggests automating expense reporting and tracking to manage the transition.

  15. 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.

  16. SAP Concur Blog

    Three Ways a Biden Administration Could Impact Businesses

    A SAP Concur blog post analyzes three areas where a Biden administration could impact businesses: infrastructure spending, a more active Labor Department, and a re-examination of independent contractor rules. It notes the Democrat-controlled House passed a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, while Republicans previously proposed a $1.7 trillion version. The Labor Department may raise the overtime salary threshold to about $47,000 and strengthen enforcement by OSHA, EEOC, and NLRB.

  17. SAP Concur Blog

    New FCPA Enforcement Actions: Are You Mitigating This Risk?

    SAP Concur published an article analyzing two recent FCPA enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Both cases were resolved through 'declinations with disgorgement,' with companies paying approximately $11.2 million and $4 million respectively. The DOJ stated that lenient treatment was based on timely voluntary self-disclosure and full cooperation. The article also outlines the FCPA Pilot Program framework for voluntary self-disclosure and full cooperation, and recommends companies manage risk through T&E tool configuration, data visibility, and compliance reporting.

  18. SAP Concur Blog

    What Travelers Need to Know About Digital Health Passports

    A SAP Concur blog post explains the concept, workings, and necessity of digital health passports. It notes that as vaccinations roll out, travel requirements are shifting from testing and quarantine to proof of vaccination. Digital health passports can securely store and share vaccination or test information, helping verify authenticity and prevent fraud. IATA is developing the Travel Pass, and airlines are exploring health apps.

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  2. FCDO Travel Advice

    Denmark travel advice updated with EES information

    The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Denmark, primarily regarding the European Entry-Exit System (EES) entry requirements. The advice still emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and reminds travelers to obtain appropriate travel insurance. The advice also covers the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

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