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Read about the latest trends and innovations in the tax industry. From digital transportation to risk management and tax compliance optimization, see what’s new.

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Digital Acceleration in Tax Compliance

Tax Technology Buyer’s Guide

Risk Assessment Checklist for Tax Teams

Navigating Risks in Indirect Tax

State Excise Tax Rates for Vape

Vape & E-Liquid State Excise Tax for 2025

July 1, 2025

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State Excise Tax Rate for Tobacco

Tobacco & Cigarette State Excise Tax for 2025

July 1, 2025

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State Excise Tax Rates for Gasoline

Gasoline State Excise Tax Rates for 2025

July 1, 2025

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Reflecting on 40 Years in the Motor Fuel Industry

June 27, 2025

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North Carolina’s Tobacco Tax Changes for July 1, 2025

June 25, 2025

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Vapor Products are Subject to TN Tax July 1, 2025

June 24, 2025

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How Tax Leaders Use Tax Technology to Scale Without Hiring

June 6, 2025

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Digital Transformation

One Spreadsheet Error. A $150k Penalty. Here’s What Excise Tax Teams Can Learn.

May 9, 2025

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Digital Transformation

Proactive Indirect Tax Risk Management Strategies

March 27, 2025

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Risk Management

TP-1 Tax Return

Understanding the TP-1 Tobacco Products Tax Return and Transaction Schedule Change

March 21, 2025

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tax team turnover

Turnover on Your Tax Team Is a Sign of Bigger Issues

March 18, 2025

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Risk Management

Tax Control Framework Guide

What Is a Tax Control Framework? A Comprehensive Guide

February 17, 2025

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Governance Strategy

Blog Templates

3 Powerful Ways Tax Workflow Automation Transforms Tax Operations

February 6, 2025

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Digital Transformation

Cigar cap legislation

Cigar Cap and Remote Sellers Legislation

December 13, 2024

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Governance Strategy

Troutman Pepper Series

State Licensing Considerations for Tobacco & Nicotine Products

August 26, 2024

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IRS Form 720

What is IRS Form 720?

July 17, 2024

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Troutman Pepper Series

5 Things You Should Do If ATF Comes Knocking

June 12, 2024

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Governance Strategy

Tax Determination Engine

4 Things Your Tax Determination Engine Should Do

May 14, 2024

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Digital Transformation

Late Filings

Consequences of Filing Tobacco Excise Taxes Late

May 6, 2024

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Troutman Pepper Series

5 Things Tobacco Sellers and Shippers Should Know

April 16, 2024

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Governance Strategy

Filing-Deadline

Impact of Late Filings in Motor Fuel

March 22, 2024

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Tobacco Tax Audit Triggers

Tobacco Tax Audit Triggers

March 1, 2024

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Risk Management

Troutman Pepper Series

State Excise Tax Considerations for Tobacco and Nicotine Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers

February 22, 2024

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Tax Job Descriptions

Tax Job Descriptions for Hiring Managers & Job Seekers

February 12, 2024

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Tax Automation

Manual vs. Tax Automation: Side-By-Side Comparison

January 12, 2024

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Digital Transformation

Tax Data Preparation

Maintaining and Preparing Tax Data in Tobacco

December 28, 2023

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Data Management

Tax License Maintenance

Best Practices for Managing Licenses in Excise Tax

November 30, 2023

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Data Management

General Ledger Reconciliation

Overcoming General Ledger Reconciliation Challenges

November 17, 2023

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Digital Transformation

E-file tobacco tax

Electronic Filing in Tobacco Tax

October 16, 2023

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Exception reporting in tax

Exception Reporting in Excise Tax

September 8, 2023

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Digital Transformation

Tobacco Tax Reporting by State

Vape & Tobacco Tax Reporting Resources by State

April 27, 2023

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Motor Fuel Tax Reporting by State

Motor Fuel Tax Reporting Resources by State

April 27, 2023

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Cigar Taxation

Cigar Taxation for Beginners

April 6, 2023

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Business Licenses for Tax

How to Gather License Information from Clients & Vendors

December 8, 2022

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Data Management

Superfund tax

Superfund Excise Tax – What You Need to Know

November 21, 2022

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PACT Act

What is the PACT Act: Vapor Products Added to PACT Requirements

June 1, 2021

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Governance Strategy

Vape Tax Law

PACT Act 101: Vapor Products Regulation & Tax

January 19, 2021

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Governance Strategy

Excise Tax 101

Excise Tax 101: Definition, Examples, State vs. Federal

April 26, 2020

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