The companies launched Shopify Tax automated filing, a feature that automates the preparation, filing and remittance of sales tax returns for Shopify merchants, according to a Tuesday (June 10) press release. It’s available now for merchants in the United States using Shopify Tax. “Sales tax rules and laws are constantly evolving and, left unchecked, can create serious and expensive problems for businesses down the road,” Sovos CEO Kevin Akeroyd said in the release. “Shopify, through its partnership with Sovos, will greatly reduce the burden on sellers and allow them to focus on delivering for their customers.”. The partnership integrates Sovos’ Sales and Use Tax (SUT) filing solution with Shopify Tax, offering merchants a more streamlined experience when managing their sales tax compliance, per the release

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