Insights

Utilizing ACH to Mitigate Error and Streamline Payments to CBP

December 14, 2017.
Trade Publications

An automated clearing house (ACH) is a funds-transfer system that is operated by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA). This system deals with a plethora of different payment services such as direct deposits, refunds, and bank withdrawals. The NACHA uses this system to improve the efficiency of business operations. ...

Do You Know What’s in Your Shipment? Adding Items Adds Unforeseen Consequences: 19 CFR 141.89

December 13, 2017.
Trade Publications

Imagine sending a shipment of multiple products only have it returned to your doorstep, causing processing delays and a dissatisfied customer. By adding a simple cotton sample or complimentary T-shirt to your shipment without providing the required information outlined in several obscure areas, this friendly gesture has turned into a...

Pennsylvania – New Economic Nexus Requirements

December 13, 2017.
Tax Publications

By March 1, 2018, parties identified and defined as remote sellers, marketplace facilitators, and referrers, with sales of $10,000 or more in the previous 12 month period, will be required to either collect and remit Pennsylvania sales and use tax, or comply with notice and reporting requirements based on recently enacted Pennsylvania legislation. For...

Miscellaneous Income: What You Need to Know for 2017 Reporting

December 11, 2017.
Tax Publications

As we are well into December 2017, we begin to prepare for upcoming 2018 deadlines. In doing so, it is important for taxpayers to note what Federal forms are due, when, and requirements exist as they pertain to the filing of Miscellaneous Income Form 1099-MISC for the 2017 tax year. When: If you...

What Logistics Trends to Expect in 2018?

December 07, 2017.
Logistics Publications

With 2017 coming to an end and the New Year beginning, as logistics managers, it is time to assess what has worked this year and define strategies for the next year. Understanding what impacts logistics rates and demands requires knowledge of various logistics markets and consideration of a variety of perspectives....

Oklahoma Tax Amnesty Program Ending Soon

November 30, 2017.
Tax Publications

Earlier this year, The Oklahoma Tax Commission began offering a limited time Voluntary Disclosure Initiative, also known as a Tax Amnesty Program. The Tax Amnesty Program was put into place to encourage the filing and payment of many types of delinquent taxes. An eligible taxpayer shall be entitled to a...

National Tensions and Logistics

November 28, 2017.
Logistics Publications

While it has often been said that one man cannot change the world, there is evidence that two men, both powerful and in opposition to one another may, in fact, be able to alter the world. The men that are spoken of here are United States President Donald Trump and...

The Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) Program

November 13, 2017.
Trade Publications

The Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program was developed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2002. The ISA program enables importers to check their internal compliance procedures and processes with CBP laws and regulation. This program was created with the intention to help support a stable CBP and importer relationship...

What You Need To Know About the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

November 08, 2017.
Trade Publications

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, also known as CETA, is a new trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. It was provisionally applied on September 21, 2017, after seven years of negotiations. This is Canada’s biggest bilateral initiative since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This deal...

Natural Disasters Affect the Bottom Line - The Impacts of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria

November 06, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

By now, many in the logistics and transportation industry, as well as the clients they are serving, are starting to notice an uptick in the cost of their transportation needs. Much of this has to do with the impacts of the recent hurricane season compounded with the normally busier time...

Key to Supply Chain Sustainability

November 01, 2017.
Logistics Publications

There is no doubt that logistics plays an integral role in the supply chain process and its success but often, the overall effectiveness of the logistics process directly impacts reliability, profitability, and the sustainable future of your business. Typically, companies invest in a strong supply chain infrastructure which includes strategic...

The Logistics Advantage for Startups

October 27, 2017.
Logistics Publications

All startups begin as an idea, whether or not that idea turns into a viable business depends on many factors such as the production of a prototype, securing funding, marketing, and manufacturing. One aspect that often gets lost in the shuffle is the management of the supply chain, and more...