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Feb 28Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    What Is Per Diem and How Does It Work for Business Travel?

    SAP Concur published an article explaining what per diem is and how it works, covering three common expense categories: lodging, meals, and incidentals. The article describes fixed allowances and reimbursable allowances, as well as a mixed model, and notes that many organizations base rates on federal per diem rates published by the GSA or IRS, with the U.S. Department of State providing benchmarks for international travel. It also discusses pre-approvals, advances, international compliance configurations, and the benefits and limitations of per diem.

Jan 11Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    We Answer: What Are Expense Reimbursements? And Other FAQs.

    A SAP Concur blog post answers common questions about expense reimbursements, including: what is an expense reimbursement, what expenses are reimbursable, whether receipts are needed, how to pay reimbursements, reimbursement timelines, whether reimbursements count as income and are taxable, and alternatives. It emphasizes that reimbursement amounts should exactly match expenses, receipts are non-negotiable for IRS audits, and reimbursements are not considered income for employees. Alternatives include advances, per diems, corporate cards, and purchasing cards.

Jun 29Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    EY Sheds Light on 3 Key Business Travel Risk Areas

    EY, through SAP Concur, offers an end-to-end travel management solution to help corporations manage business travel risks. The article identifies three key risk areas: trade risks (rising protectionism is the biggest risk, with US-China business travel suppressed), tax risks (129 countries pledged to implement BEPS, tax authorities may demand permanent establishment), and talent risks (countries protect domestic workers, such as EU posted-worker regulations). EY's service provides real-time assessments of travelers' tax, immigration, and EU posted-worker obligations.

  2. 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.

  3. SAP Concur Blog

    New Normal: Remote Workers, PPE and Potential Tax Implications

    A SAP Concur blog post examines expense and tax issues arising from post-pandemic remote work. It cites United Airlines predicting the industry will not return to 2019 travel levels until 2024, and an FCM study predicting business travel may remain low until 2023. The author raises potential reimbursement costs such as home internet and office equipment, noting that $65 per month for 10,000 workers adds $650,000 in monthly costs, and for 100,000 workers $6.5 million monthly. The post also discusses tax risks from 'work from anywhere' arrangements and mentions a California utility tax effective November 1, 2020.

  5. 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.

  6. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Launches Two Compliance Solution Extensions

    SAP Concur announced two new solution extensions delivered through its partner ecosystem: Concur Tax Assurance by VATBox and Concur Detect by Oversight. The former leverages AI and VAT/GST compliance knowledge to help organizations comply with global tax regulations and increase reclaim potential; the latter combines Oversight's spend management and risk mitigation expertise to analyze expenses before and after payment, spot suspicious spend patterns, and prioritize risk. The article cites the ACFE 2020 report stating the median loss from expense report fraud is $33,000.

  7. SAP Concur Blog

    Taxback International and SAP Concur Partner to Automate VAT Reclaim

    Taxback International, the first technology partner to integrate with SAP Concur to automate the entire VAT reclaim process, continues to innovate for efficiency, visibility, and regulatory compliance. The article highlights the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act limits on meals and entertainment deductions, post-Brexit uncertainty for UK VAT reclaim, and the EU's 2021 e-commerce VAT rules. Taxback International's cloud software adapts to changing rules, helping companies manage compliance risk and optimize reclaim.