Vertex research flags shift to real-time, transaction-level indirect tax compliance
VERX•Vertex says indirect tax compliance is moving into transactions
Vertex research flags a structural shift as governments embed indirect tax compliance into transactions with invoice-level precision and fast-changing local rules.
- 58% of enterprises face highly complex indirect tax audits; 80% reach audit readiness only through significant manual effort.
- Integration gaps drive operational drag: 56% cite integrating tax with ERP and commerce systems as the top challenge; only 12% report end-to-end integration.
- Confidence shortfalls hit revenue: 1 in 3 U.S. enterprises estimate leaving at least USD 1 million annually by taking conservative tax positions.
- The report frames a control model spanning real-time determination, audit-proof documentation, audit defense readiness, continuous improvement, governed end-to-end.
