May 29, 2026
•4 minute read
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Why SAP Users Are Rethinking Tax Engines for SAP S/4HANA—Insights from VertexAs SAP organizations modernize with S/4HANA and clean core principles, tax engines are becoming strategic integration points whose legacy limitations can create compliance, operational, architectural, and cost risks, making modernization or replacement increasingly important.
From SAP Transactions to Tax Intelligence: How AI Is Redefining Compliance for SAP ShopsSAP runs the transactions that power your business. But who is processing your tax compliance data? Most SAP-run enterprises are sitting on a goldmine of tax and transaction data, yet tax teams are still making manual corrections before every filing, reconciling across disconnected systems, and identifying audit exposure after the fact. As tax requirements become […]
May 1, 2026
•1 minute read
Why Indirect Tax Became a Real-Time SAP Constraint in 2025—and Why 2026 Is the Turning PointIn 2025, the transition of indirect tax into real-time operational processes within SAP emphasized the critical need for tax accuracy to ensure smooth transaction workflows and regulatory compliance, compelling organizations to rethink tax management strategies and adopt external tax engines for effective adaptation to rapidly changing regulations.
Mar 13, 2026
•6 minute read
Key Technology Investments to Facilitate Indirect Tax: An Expert Interview with AvalaraSAP customers are increasingly investing in tax technology, emphasizing automation and AI to manage complex global regulations, with 63% of tax teams expanding their budgets, as highlighted in recent research indicating the need for seamless integration of tax transformations into ERP projects like SAP S/4HANA.
Feb 5, 2025
•4 minute read
Vertex Creates Unified Tax Solution for Worldwide Tax VisibilityTo help companies with shifting tax burdens and responsibilities, Vertex recently announced that it is bringing together the North American tax Accelerator and its Vertex Chain Flow Accelerator for VAT/GST to offer a single, unified, worldwide accelerator, Accelerator+ for SAP ERP. The solution automates tax calculations based on these rates, so organizations consistently have an accurate view of their tax burden. Providing this window into tax requirements is a key priority for CFOs. Having real-time tax information allows finance leaders to set aside just what they need for taxes, freeing up capital for other investments within their SAP landscape.
May 16, 2024
•2 minute read
Vertex Indirect Tax Determination Solution Earns SAP EndorsementIn a press release, the tax experts at Vertex recently announced the Vertex Indirect Tax Determination solution has been named an SAP Endorsed App for the North America region. This solution provides a single tax engine that automates and centralizes sales and use taxes, as well as VAT.
In this article, we will highlight some of the features that Vertex offers through this solution, as well as the market forces regarding indirect tax that this solution helps address.
Indirect tax compliance can be time consuming. When tax teams have to manually ensure compliance, this limits their capacity to provide strategic value. By utilizing global tax engines, organizations can reduce manual tasks and enhance visibility into indirect tax determination workflows, thereby allowing for a more efficient use of resources.
Jul 31, 2023
•2 minute read
Vertex’s Chain Flow Accelerator for Indirect Tax Receives SAP Certification for Integration with RISE with SAP S/4HANA CloudVertex, a leading tax technology solutions provider, has received SAP certification for its Chain Flow Accelerator tool, which simplifies tax complexity. The tool has been integrated with RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, offering enhanced capabilities for transaction creation, configuration, and visualization to improve Value Added Tax (VAT) determination and efficiency.
The tool's application is particularly relevant in Europe, where tax management has become increasingly complex. Companies dealing with cross-border supply chains need to ensure consistent VAT treatment at every transaction stage, requiring continuous data management and configuration in their ERP systems. These tasks are typically manual, complex, and demand specialized tax expertise and IT support.
Jun 30, 2023
•1 minute read
Vertex CFO on Strong Earnings: Indirect Tax Automation is a Must-HaveThis week, Vertex released 2022 fourth-quarter earnings and full-year 2023 guidance above Wall Street’s expectations. On the earnings call with investors following the announcement, Vertex CEO David DeStefano spoke about the favorable tax compliance environment for his company’s product offerings. He stated, “Businesses today face immense regulatory change and indirect tax complexity. These challenges intensify […]
Mar 9, 2023
•4 minute read
Quantify the Value of Indirect Tax Automation and Demonstrate ROITax and IT teams are under constant pressure to do more with less. With ever-changing regulations and increasing workloads, it's no wonder that many organizations are looking for ways to automate their indirect tax processes. Any corporate tax team looking to invest in an automated indirect tax solution needs to do more than simply declare that efficiencies, cost savings, and a host of other benefits will start automatically boosting the bottom line. To make a persuasive case for investment in automation, Tax and IT teams must first explain where the promised efficiencies will come from, the potential ROI (Return on Investment), and the operational efficiencies resulting from the software. Ultimately, by taking the time to explain the benefits of an automated solution - in terms of both efficiencies and cost savings - Tax and IT teams can make a strong case for investment that decision-makers are unlikely to ignore.
A recent study, commissioned by Thomson Reuters, examined the potential return on investment (ROI) of deploying technology to enable indirect tax automation. Join us to explore how specific tax technologies ease the burdens on the corporate tax and IT departments and provides a 120% three-year risk-adjusted ROI by:
Increasing the accuracy of invoice tax determination calculations
Reducing the risk of errors, violations and overpayments or underpayments
Gaining efficiency for the compliance, indirect and IT teams
Improving uptime and reliability
Nov 7, 2022
•1 minute read
Global Tax Management Research for EMEAIn Europe, tax compliance complexity is magnified by the number of different countries and regions, each with its own unique set of rules and regulations. As a result, European businesses must take a more robust approach in order to stay compliant. This helps explain why the need to improve accuracy and reduce complexity around indirect tax determination was the leading factor driving the strategic priorities of EMEA-based SAP organizations for global tax management. What global tax management strategies are you considering to reduce the impact of indirect tax regulatory pressures?
Learn about the regulatory updates creating greater workloads for EMEA tax teams, and how organizations plan to address them through future technology investments.
Explore the challenges SAPinsider EMEA organizations face as they evaluate opportunities for centralizing tax functions.
Understand how S/4HANA adoption across EMEA impacts the ability of tax teams to navigate growing regulatory complexity.
See what steps you can take to leverage your peers' key global tax management strategies.
Oct 31, 2022
•2 minute read
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