Adam Staelin

The Virginia Legislature will consider several significant sales and use tax changes during the 2026 Legislative Session, including: - Extending sales tax to digital products and services - Increasing sales tax rates in some parts of the commonwealth - Lowering the base state sales tax rate - Establishing local retail delivery fees https://ow.ly/OGF650Y5O7C

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The end of penny production means cash receipts will soon require rounding. With little federal guidance on how to handle #salestax implications, uncertainty increases compliance risk for retailers. https://ow.ly/wYtg50XM76T

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The end of penny production means cash receipts will soon require rounding. With little federal guidance on how to handle #salestax implications, uncertainty increases compliance risk for retailers. https://ow.ly/7XLu50XUgeL

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Public sector finance teams are being asked to do more than ever. More spend. More suppliers. More scrutiny. More fraud risk. We recently partnered with a large U.S. state managing over $100B in annual spend across hundreds of thousands of suppliers. As their supplier base grew, manual onboarding, email-based processes, and inconsistent validation created real exposure, especially around bank account changes and improper payments. They had already invested in a new ERP. But like many agencies, they realized ERP alone does not solve supplier fraud or data validation challenges. Here is what changed. With apexanalytix, the state: • Automated supplier onboarding through a secure, white-labeled portal • Validated addresses, TINs, and banking details automatically • Added strong controls around bank account changes • Gained visibility and consistency across 30+ decentralized agencies • Integrated directly with their ERP to extend its value The result was reduced fraud risk, stronger supplier master data, faster onboarding, and the ability for a lean finance team to scale without adding headcount. For government organizations, protecting public funds is not just about efficiency. It is about trust and accountability. This case study shows what is possible when supplier management and fraud prevention are designed to work together. If you are rethinking how your agency manages supplier risk, this is worth a read - https://lnkd.in/gk4yN2EQ

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South Carolina is considering expanding its sales tax holidays in 2026. For #retail businesses, that means updated exemption rules, product categories, and compliance requirements to track. Here’s what may be changing: https://ow.ly/j35O50YpGs5

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