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DAC7: Is Your Online Platform Ready for the EU’s New Tax Rule?
DAC7, the EU’s newest tax directive: Its obligations on online marketplaces, the penalties, and how it can impact your business.

IRS Form 1042-S: Reporting & withholding for foreign contractors
Foreigners who earn income in the U.S. or from a U.S. company need to report and pay taxes on those payments. Form 1042-S, Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding, is an IRS form that belongs to the 1042 series of forms.

Working with foreign contractors: What is IRS Form W-8 BEN?
it’s essential to understand the tax nuances related to outsourced work. Obtaining complete W-8 BEN forms is your first step in ensuring that your tax process is compliant for all foreign contractors.

What is IRS Form 1099-MISC? Do I Need to File 1099-MISC Anymore?
Unlike many of the other 1099 forms that have specific purposes, the 1099-MISC form is a sort of “catch-all” form that is used for businesses to report all other payments and incomes

What is IRS Form 1099-K? Do online marketplaces need to produce 1099-Ks?
Form 1099-K is an IRS form used to report payments processed for others. Important in the age of online marketplaces, if your company processes payments for the sellers of goods or services, you’ll want to be aware of form 1099-K

What is IRS Form 1099-NEC? Who receives a 1099-NEC?
This article is a guide to IRS form 1099-NEC, covering how to fill out the form, filing deadlines, who qualifies as a nonemployee, and more.

IRS Form W-9: What Is a W-9? How to Fill & Complete a W-9
Form W-9 is an important tax document for vendors and independent contractors. This article explains its purpose and shows how to fill it out.

What is an IBAN Number? How do IBANs Differ from SWIFT Codes and BIC Numbers?
Find answers to all your questions about IBANs, including how they differ from SWIFT codes and BIC numbers, in this article.

Global Payment Methods: 4 Popular Types
Here are the four most popular global payment methods and their benefits to help you make the right choice.

EFT vs ACH – The Difference Between These Two Payment Methods
This article details the differences between Automated Clearing House (ACH) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments.

5 Ways to Improve your Translation Services Business
In this blog, we outline the things that set some translation service providers apart from the rest—apart from a great payment experience.

Understanding the US-Spain Tax Treaty and its Implications for your Business
This article explores the implications of the US-Spain tax treaty on US-based businesses paying businesses or freelancers situated in Spain.
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