Howell takes a deep dive into how he led the landmark PepsiCo dispute, discusses the ATO's enforcement priorities, and emphasises KordaMentha's market ambitions
Global tax leader David Linke said that the TaxSim gaming programme could replace aspects of traditional face-to-face learning
Former ATO economist Craig Silverwood is joining from Australian firm MinterEllison
Podcast: KordaMentha's Andrew Howell lifts lid on PepsiCo case
Howell dives into how he led the PepsiCo dispute, discusses the ATO's enforcement priorities, and emphasises KordaMentha's market ambitions
Beyond the headlines: UN talks on track despite OECD heel-dragging
Fresh from the UN negotiations in New York, Alex Cobham offers ITR readers a window into the future of international tax cooperation
Beyond the headlines
Sharmila Sanmugam's move from industry to WTS UK offers an early glimpse into how the fledgling firm hopes to compete with larger rivals
Grant Thornton Advisors’ latest acquisition has produced the fifth-largest US advisory firm by revenue, but there’s still a clear gulf between it and the big four
Lindsay Clayton’s arrival at Baker McKenzie continues the firm’s storied pursuit of ex-US government lawyers, a strategy reinforced by robust World Tax rankings
Pillar two has been clients’ ‘biggest headache’ but also a driver of growth for MHA, which believes it has the edge over its big four rivals
Awards
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 Americas Tax Awards
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal the shortlisted nominees for the Middle East Tax Awards
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 Europe Tax Awards
Awards
ITR invites tax firms, in-house teams, and tax professionals to make submissions for the 2027 World Tax rankings and the 2026 ITR Tax Awards globally
Direct Tax
Chris Jordan promoted tax schemes to clients and received illicit payments, it has also been alleged
Despite the ongoing audit controversy, the firm’s tax and legal division saw revenue growth of 10.9%
Around 450 client-facing roles are due to be axed next week, it has been reported
India's tax authorities are increasingly scrutinising the rationale behind cross-border structures
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Sponsored by DeloitteStephan Habisch, Andreas Göttert, and Florence Müller of Deloitte Germany analyse the growing scrutiny of transfer pricing true-ups and explain how multinational groups can manage VAT and recharacterisation risks -
Sponsored by DeloitteRichard Schmidtke, David Sauer, and Heike Schenkelberg of Deloitte examine how geopolitical volatility, supply chain realignment, and evolving business models are reshaping transfer pricing for pharmaceutical and medtech companies
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Sponsored by DeloitteSenior Deloitte tax practitioners discuss the tax and legal considerations arising from the transformation of industrial products and construction business models into hybrid industrial defence structures
Transfer Pricing
Peru’s approach to TP is increasingly at odds with OECD-style profitability policies, exposing multinational groups to asymmetric tax adjustments
The deals for TP Accurate and Intra Pricing Solutions will enhance Alphatax’s ability to support clients with the full TP lifecycle, the tax tech provider claimed
Multinationals importing goods into Brazil may need to align TP files and customs documentation more closely as authorities gain new tools to challenge related-party transactions
From Mauritius substance rules to Kenyan SEP tax and South African anti-avoidance measures, businesses must navigate growing scrutiny of cross-border IP structures in Africa
Indirect Tax
The purchase of Marosa represents the second major tax tech consolidation this week, raising questions of a broader industry trend
The DS Advocates partner discusses career reinvention, tax disputes and why advisory and litigation experience should complement one another
Shared transaction semantics, governed data and reusable ERP design may prove the most significant benefits of the UK's move to Peppol
ITR’s Indirect Tax Forum 2026 showed why harmonisation remains elusive, advisers must raise their game, and ‘everyone’s data is rubbish’
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