The OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project issued a report in February 2013, which confirmed that the present international tax rules are not effective: “There is increased segregation between the location where actual business activities take place and the location where profits are reported for tax purposes.” David Spencer, formerly a senior adviser and head of transfer pricing for the Tax Justice Network, explores the viability of unitary taxation and questions whether it is a realistic option, considering the way international commerce operates.
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