Threshold monitoring
Track when growing volume or new countries cross registration thresholds.
Tax Compliance
Tax logic travels with the transaction
In supported MoR flows, Gruv determines buyer location, calculates VAT or GST, and ties collection and remittance to the transaction record.
Buyer-location logicThreshold monitoringLinked records
Tax Summary · FY 2024 · DE
Auto-filledGross receipts (YTD)auto
€ 48,920.00Deductible expensesauto
€ 6,240.00VAT collectedauto
€ 8,128.00Foreign tax credit
€ 420.00Estimated tax owed€ 9,420.00
Updated live as invoices are paid
Year-end artifacts
How it works
Where bolt-on tax handling falls apart
Rules shift with buyer location
VAT rates, GST rules, and US sales tax nexus vary by country, state, and product type. Spreadsheet tracking breaks fast.
Thresholds creep up quietly
A simple market crosses a registration threshold once new countries or volume arrive. You find out at filing time.
Checkout totals and records must agree
Disconnected calculation, invoicing, and reporting force tax fixes after collection.
Remittance needs a clean audit trail
Your accountant needs to see what was applied, why, and how it maps back to reporting. Bolt-on tools rarely provide this.
Tax workflows tied to invoice and payment
Buyer-location logic, VAT/GST calculation, threshold awareness, and remittance stay inside the MoR workflow.
Buyer-context determination
Transaction and buyer signals determine the correct tax treatment automatically.
Jurisdiction-aware rates
Calculate EU VAT, UK VAT, GST, or US sales tax per the buyer location.
Threshold monitoring
Track when new markets or growing volume require a different registration setup.
Capabilities
Tax that grows with your footprint
EU VAT
Calculate EU VAT per buyer country and keep records for OSS or local filings.
US sales tax
Apply state and jurisdiction-aware sales tax logic. Nexus tracking included.
UK VAT
Handle UK VAT rates and records where program scope supports.
How it works
From buyer context to tax-ready records
Year-end evidence bundle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gruv cover US sales tax?+
Yes, in supported merchant-of-record flows. Gruv applies jurisdiction-aware tax logic and keeps the supporting record trail for covered transactions.
Does Gruv file the returns?+
In MoR flows, Gruv handles collection and remittance where the program supports it. Other setups focus on calculation and reporting artifacts for your accountant.
How current are the tax rates?+
Tax rules change. Where calculation is supported, the applied logic and resulting records stay explicit so your team or accountant audits what was charged.
Can I start with just a few markets?+
Yes. Most teams start with the markets driving the most revenue, then expand as the program and geographic footprint grow.
What does Gruv AI do across these features?+
Gruv AI automates payout routing, compliance gates, exception triage, and the Ask Gruv AI workspace. Every feature shares the same AI layer, so rules, holds, and reconciliation stay consistent.
Can I start with one feature and add more later?+
Yes. Gruv is modular. Start with one workflow and expand to additional modules as your needs grow.
How do I connect Gruv to our existing systems?+
Connect through APIs and webhooks, or start with file imports and exports for a fast evaluation. Email ingestion works for lightweight backfills.
What determines coverage, methods, and timelines?+
Coverage, methods, and timelines vary by market and are subject to compliance and policy checks. Confirm your target corridors and payout methods during evaluation.
Is this tax or legal advice?+
No. Tax and compliance features vary by jurisdiction and customer configuration. This content is for informational purposes and is not tax or legal advice.
Keep tax logic inside the workflow
In supported MoR flows, Gruv determines buyer location, calculates VAT or GST, and ties collection and remittance to the transaction record.
Many teams start with a narrow launch in weeks; timelines depend on scope and integrations.