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January 1, 2025

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Guide

What Is a Merchant of Record?

A simple guide to what a Merchant of Record is, how it works, and why businesses use one for payments, tax, and global compliance.

Guide

Should Gaming Companies Use a Merchant of Record?

Explore the pros and cons of using a merchant of record for gaming companies and studios and when it makes sense in 2026.

Guide

Should SaaS Businesses Use a Merchant of Record?

A clear guide to using a merchant of record for SaaS, including the benefits, drawbacks, tax implications, and when it makes sense to switch.

Guide

Reverse Charge VAT in the EU and UK

Your 2026 guide to reverse charge VAT in the EU and UK: when it applies, who reports it, and what your business needs to do.

SaaS

Is SaaS Taxable in Illinois in 2026?

While Illinois does not typically tax software as a service (SaaS), certain local jurisdictions — including the city of Chicago — do. For example, some SaaS providers may fall under the scope of Chicago’s Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax (PPLTT).