U.S. Global Trade: A Strategic Trade Function for U.S. Importers and Exporters
For many importers, tariffs are still treated as a cost to absorb, pass through, or revisit when the next trade action makes headlines. That approach is becoming increasingly difficult to defend. In today’s trade environment, policy changes can alter landed cost overnight, upend sourcing assumptions mid-cycle, and expose weaknesses in customs processes that may have gone unchallenged […]
Supply, Assembly & Installation in the EU: Could be costing you VAT!
If your business sells machinery, equipment or other goods that require installation or assembly in another EU Member State, your VAT obligations may be far more complex than they appear. Many businesses discover too late that the physical presence of staff or even subcontractors on a site can change where VAT must be taxable and […]
CBP Says $20.6 Billion in IEEPA Tariff Refunds Have Been Sent
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that it has already issued an astonishing $20.6 billion in refunds tied to IEEPA tariffs, signaling a major opportunity for importers across the United States. For companies that have paid tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), this development should raise one critical question: […]
You Don’t Have to VAT Register. But What If You Should?
For many businesses, VAT registration is one of the first major tax considerations when starting operations. In some cases, registration is mandatory from day one. In others, businesses may benefit from exemption regimes or simplified rules that allow them to operate without charging VAT. But VAT obligations do not stop at the borders of the […]
EU VAT in the Digital Age: ViDA Explained
The biggest change to EU VAT in 30 years is no longer coming. It is already here. Is your business ready? For years, VAT in the EU has been relatively predictable. Complex? Yes. Different across Member States? Of course. But if you worked in or with VAT, the framework was familiar: VAT returns, EC Sales […]
Unlocking Refunds: What U.S. Importers Need to Know About the IEEPA Tariff Ruling
In early 2026, a U.S. court decision opened the door to significant duty refunds for many importers who paid tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). If your business imported goods into the United States in 2025, you could be entitled to recover those additional duties, with interest. Below is a simple overview of what happened, […]
Navigating Sales Tax Complexities in Drop Shipments
Drop shipments are increasingly common in ecommerce and modern supply chains. In a typical drop shipment transaction, a wholesaler sells a product to a retailer but instructs the supplier/distributor to ship the product directly to the end customer of the retailer. Although the customer receives the product from the distributor, two separate transactions occur for sales tax purposes: A wholesale sale between the distributor […]
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Billions in Potential Tariff Refunds
In a landmark victory for U.S. businesses, the Supreme Court has struck down the President’s ability to impose broad emergency tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court ruled 6-3 that using this sanctions law to levy taxes on imported goods exceeded executive authority. Affirming that the power to impose tariffs resides […]
Navigating Building Tax Incentives: 45L Sunset, 179D & Look-Back Opportunities
Don’t miss the insights from our webinar. Originally aired on February 12th , 2026 This webinar is delivered by Leyton Experts : Cedric James – Director of commercial Real Estate, Sean Reville – Senior §45L Tax Consultant , Jack Quinlivan – Team Lead. They break down the latest updates on the 45L its upcoming sunset, […]
Washington International Remote Seller VDP
The Washington Department of Revenue (WADOR) announced on November 20, 2025 that it will launch a temporary International Remote Seller Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) and will accept applications from February 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026. This program is for foreign remote businesses that are not registered with the WADOR and have established substantial nexus in Washington to require the business to register and report taxes to the […]