The latest release of the Bull Tax Administration Application was released in the third quarter of 2003. This version has a number of significant changes and enhancements when compared to previous releases.
The key features of the new release include:
* A framework which facilitates rapid translation to any language of choice;
* The capture, processing and reporting of financial transactions in multiple currencies;
* Due to taxpayer registration forms differing from country to country - the application provides a form design tool permitting authorised users to design and maintain their own registration forms without code changes;
* The tax computations are now driven by a "rules engine" which may be accessed by authorised users, permitting them to define and run new taxes and / or to modify the tax regime underlying the existing taxes;
* Due to the fact that the return of income forms used within a revenue authority need to change in order to meet legislative changes, the new release contains a "flexible form design tool" whereby authorised users can change the screen layout to match the forms, without the need for any code changes;
* Similarly, the audit case selection is driven by an "audit rules engine," designed in the same manner as the tax rules engine;
* The new release is based on true internet, thin client technology, permitting deployment over the web and not only over intranet networks;
* The modular design has been retained in order to permit potential customers to procure only those modules required;
* The new release will be now operating system independent, allowing use on Windows, Linux and AIX;
* Due to the use of internet technology, the new release will have significantly improved security features;
* Processes and functions (especially between modules) is now driven by a workflow process, which prompts users to take action, rather than waiting for users to initiate action on the system.
This release is based on "rules engine" technologies used to great success in the Bull e-Biscus customs applications which have been deployed in Cyprus, Malta and now in Morocco.
Bull was selected to implement this new version of Bull`s fully integrated tax administration system at the Department of Zakat and Income Tax (DZIT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project commenced on the 15th of October 2003. The two month Setup Phase was completed on the 17th of December 2003 with the sign-off of the Project Master Plan, Project Plan, Project Quality Plan, and the Hardware Environment Specification.
Systems Analyst Training, for the DZIT analysts that will be involved during the Analysis Phase, was conducted from the 6th to the 16th of December.
The four month Analysis Phase of the project commenced on the 20th of December with three separated Analysis Groups conducting analysis in parallel. This phase of the project is progressing according to plan and is expected to be completed by the 15th of April 2004.
The Analysis Phase will be followed by a two month Design Phase, a six month Customisation Phase, a four month Acceptance Phase, and a two month Pilot Phase. After these phases Bull will provide DZIT with onsite consulting for the roll-out of the application over a two month period.
The support and hands-on involvement of the DZIT project team and management have ensured that the project continued on schedule.
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