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Author: Jessica Zeltser (Metts)

Director of Client Services & CCO

Jessica Zeltser (Metts) is Director of Client Services & CCO at Comply Exchange, specializing in U.S. federal withholding tax, information reporting and tax compliance processes. With over 10 years of experience, Jessica has worked extensively with U.S. Internal Revenue Code Chapters 3 and 4, helping organizations navigate complex withholding and reporting requirements. Before joining Comply Exchange, Jessica worked within PwC's Global Information Reporting and R&D Tax Credit practices, supporting clients with their federal information reporting and withholding obligations. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Science in Accounting from the College of Charleston. Through her articles at Comply Exchange, Jessica shares practical insights on IRS documentation, withholding compliance, tax form validation and regulatory developments.

Areas of Expertise

U.S. Federal Withholding Tax

IRS Forms W-8 and W-9

FATCA / Chapter 4

Information Reporting

Chapters 3 and 4 Compliance

Tax Documentation & Validation

IRS Forms 1042-S and 1099

TIN Matching & Backup Withholding

Webinars & Expert Insights

Navigating W-8 W-9 and 1099-DA Compliance What You Need to Know

Navigating W-8, W-9, and 1099-DA Compliance: What You Need to Know

Explore the evolving tax reporting requirements for digital assets, including Form 1099-DA. Industry experts discuss W-8 and W-9 best practices, compliance challenges, audit risks and practical strategies for managing tax documentation. 

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Building a 1099 Operating Model for Success (1)

Building a 1099 Operating Model for Success

Join Jessica Metts and industry experts from Ledgible and Sovos as they share practical strategies for building a successful 1099 operating model, defining responsibilities, improving cross-team collaboration and streamlining tax reporting compliance across industries. 

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Best Practices for W-8 and W-9 Management

Best Practices for W-8 and W-9 Management

Explore best practices for managing W-8 and W-9 forms, ensuring IRS compliance, accurately documenting tax status and streamlining information reporting and withholding processes to reduce errors.

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Author Articles

IRIS Application for TCC code Released on December 12th

IRIS Application for TCC code Released on December 12th

The IRS just released the application to apply for a Transmitter Control Code (TCC) to e-file Forms 1099 through the Information Returns Intake System (“IRIS”). You can access the...
IRS Issues 1099-K Reminder

IRS Issues 1099-K Reminder

On October 24, the IRS issued a reminder to taxpayers that they may receive a Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions, beginning in 2023, if the taxpayer earned ...
FATCA Registration System: Sponsoring Entity Announcement

FATCA Registration System: Sponsoring Entity Announcement

On October 11, 2022, the IRS announced that it has identified Sponsoring Entities that do not have Sponsored Entities registered in the FATCA Registration System...
IRS QAAMS: New Sign-In Options

IRS QAAMS: New Sign-In Options

On October 3, 2022, the IRS announced that it will soon transition the Qualified Intermediary, Withholding Foreign Partnership, Withholding Foreign Trust Application and Account...
U.S. Termination of 1979 Income Tax Treaty with Hungary - Comply Exchange

U.S. Termination of 1979 Income Tax Treaty with Hungary

On July 8, the U.S. Treasury Department provided notice to Hungary that it is terminating the U.S.-Hungary income tax treaty, first enacted in 1979...
Phase 2 of the Information Returns (IR) Application for Transmitter Control Code (TCC) Transition

Phase 2 of the Information Returns (IR) Application for Transmitter Control Code (TCC) Transition

On June 16, 2022, the IRS provided an update on the transition to the new Information Returns Transmitter control code (IR-TCC) Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE)...
Notice 2022-23 Proposed Amendments to the QI Agreement!

Notice 2022-23 Proposed Amendments to the QI Agreement!

On May 3, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published Notice 2022-23 which sets forth the proposed amendments to the Qualified Intermediary (QI) agreement in Rev. Proc. 2017-15 that ...
Bermuda CRS Deadlines Extended and Reminders!

Bermuda CRS Deadlines Extended and Reminders!

On April 28, 2022, the Bermuda Ministry of Finance (the Ministry) published a notice of extended CRS deadlines and other reminders. Due to technical maintenance on the Bermuda Tax...
Singapore FATCA Updates!

Singapore FATCA Updates!

On April 25, 2022, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) published an announcement regarding Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) return filings for reporting year 2021.
April 2022 TIGTA Report Finds FATCA Compliance Issues

April 2022 TIGTA Report Finds FATCA Compliance Issues

On April 12, 2022, the Treasury Inspector General (TIGTA) published an April 7, 2022, Report Number 2022-30-019, titled ‘Additional Actions Are Needed to Address Non-Filing and...
IRS Commissioner Support for Reciprocal FATCA Bill

IRS Commissioner Support for Reciprocal FATCA Bill

On April 7, 2022, IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig delivered crucial testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, addressing agency operations and the President's 2023 budget...
Cayman CRS Enforcement Guidelines

Cayman CRS Enforcement Guidelines

On March 31, 2022, the Cayman Tax Information Authority (TIA) published the Enforcement Guidelines in respect of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Economic Substance (ES)...