The arrivals of Julio Castro and Adam Blakemore mean the firm has added six tax partners to its global practice since the start of 2025
Tax authorities have gained unprecedented transparency through CbCR, but a new study suggests they may not be looking in the right places
The future chief tax officer will be judged not only on compliance, but on their ability to harness data, technology and AI to support strategic decision-making
Podcast: Howden on tax insurance beyond the M&A market
Rian Bahia explains how tax insurance can address known risks, unlock transactions and offer an alternative route through disputes and uncertainty
Why tax firms still get working parenthood wrong
Alexandra Ueno-Park argues that one-size-fits-all policies, billable-hour targets and outdated networking expectations can hold talent back
Beyond the headlines
Balson's move from a Tier 1 practice to a Tier 3 competitor looks counterintuitive. The market data suggests it is anything but
Several factors have led to a steady transition of TP work away from traditional advisers and towards full-service law firms, DLA Piper’s new TP leader says
The software space was previously more fragmented, but that model is becoming more difficult to sustain as tax administration becomes increasingly digitised
Fresh from the UN negotiations in New York, Alex Cobham offers ITR readers a rare first-hand perspective on the future of international tax cooperation
Awards
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 Asia-Pacific Tax Awards
Death, taxes and Deloitte hoovering up trophies at an ITR awards night. Isn’t that the saying?
Awards
It was another banner year for Deloitte, which picked up more awards than any other firm at a gala ceremony held at The Londoner in Leicester Square
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 Americas Tax Awards
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 Spanish VAT ServicesFernando Matesanz of Spanish VAT Services examines how recent CJEU rulings clarify when digital platforms are deemed suppliers for VAT purposes -
Sponsored by Gatti Pavesi Bianchi LudoviciPaolo Ludovici and Andrea Mirabella of Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici examine whether effective tax cooperation can justify extending cadastral valuation beyond the EU and European Economic Area
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Sponsored by Shearn Delamore & CoIn the recent case of Upayapadu (M) Sdn Bhd (“Taxpayer”) v Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri1, the Taxpayer was successful in its judicial review application against the Director General of Inland Revenue’s (“DGIR”) decision to subject certain sums received by the Taxpayer pursuant to a settlement agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) to income tax even though the Settlement Agreement was entered into in consideration for the relinquishment of certain rights and licences held by the Taxpayer to the relevant authorities (“the Rights”).
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
Despite initial hopes that the reporting obligation had been suspended, compliance challenges brought by Brazil’s indirect tax reform are very much a reality
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
Features and Special Focus
