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Businesses will discount invoices device enables support for EMV, NFC, magstripe and
for faster payments QR payments while maintaining strong payment secu-
rity across enterprise operations,, the partners stated.
SAP Taulia's latest supplier survey found that 66 percent
of businesses are willing to accept a discount on invoices Link2Gov a preferred digital
in exchange for faster payment as liquidity becomes payments partner for IRS
a higher priority than profit margins in a volatile eco-
nomic environment. Global Payments said the Internal Revenue Services
selected Global's Link2Gov business as a preferred digi-
The survey, based on responses from more than 10,800 tal payments provider for the 2026 tax season. Through
suppliers globally, shows on-time payments continuing Link2Gov's Pay1040.com service, taxpayers can pay
to decline, with only 37 percent of invoices now paid on federal income taxes using credit cards, debit cards and
schedule, down from 42 percent in 2024 and 54 percent other digital payment methods.
in 2019. Businesses are increasingly turning to alterna-
tive liquidity tools to bridge cash flow gaps, including The initiative supports the federal government's push
virtual or credit cards, early payment programs and to modernize payment systems following a March 2025
credit lines. The findings highlight growing pressure on executive order encouraging electronic disbursements
suppliers to convert receivables into cash more quickly. and receipts. Link2Gov has served as an authorized IRS
payment processor for more than 20 years and processes
millions of tax payments annually.
PARTNERSHIPS

Bluefin, Volanté tackle enterprise The company said the partnership will help expand
foodservice payments secure, convenient digital payment options for taxpay-
ers while supporting the IRS's broader modernization
Bluefin expanded its partnership with Volanté Systems efforts.
to deliver additional PCI-validated point-to-point
encryption (P2PE) capabilities for enterprise foodservice InvoiceCloud, CBES team up
operators. The collaboration, which began in 2021, now for elders' digital literacy
includes support for the PAX A35 Android payment
device through the Volanté POS platform. InvoiceCloud partnered with Central Boston Elder
Services (CBES) to support digital literacy programs for
Bluefin's P2PE technology encrypts cardholder data at older adults in the Boston area. Through CBES' com-
the point of interaction, helping organizations reduce puter lab program, participants attend 12-week sessions
PCI scope and limit exposure to sensitive payment infor- that provide hands-on training with iPads and everyday
mation. Volanté's platform is designed for large food- technologies such as Wi-Fi, Zoom, email and safe inter-
service environments and supports centralized manage- net browsing.
ment across multiple locations. The addition of the A35
The initiative aims to help seniors build confidence
online while reducing vulnerability to digital fraud.
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