The sprawling legislation phases out Joe Biden-era green tax incentives for businesses; in other news, the UK will reportedly maintain its DST despite US pressure
New French legislation should create a more consistent legal environment for taxing gains from management packages, say Bruno Knadjian and Sylvain Piémont of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
The South Africa vs SC ruling may embolden the tax authority to take a more aggressive approach to TP assessments, an adviser tells ITR
Opinion: US firms can’t hide from value-added services criticism
American advisers are falling short of client expectations when it comes to providing value-added services, but remaining tight-lipped won’t make the problem go away
Editorial Board
ITR is excited to unveil its inaugural Editorial Board, comprised of a select panel of tax industry experts
Featured Global Tax 50 profiles
ITR presents the 50 individuals who exerted the most influence on tax during 2024 – for better or worse – with world leaders, in-house award winners, activists and others making the cut
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Sponsored by VdAConceição Gamito, Rita Simão Luís, and Nídia Rebelo of VdA reflect on the complexities and strategic importance of understanding and complying with regulations related to dual-use items in international commerce, and explain the Portuguese framework
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Sponsored by DeloitteJohan Van der Paal and Bram Fouache of Deloitte Belgium explain how the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age Directive is reshaping VAT compliance across Europe, and how businesses can prepare for digital reporting and e-invoicing reforms
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Sponsored by DLA Piper AustraliaSarah Gard of DLA Piper Australia summarises the Australian Taxation Office’s draft guidance on determining whether the amount of inbound, cross-border related party debt is consistent with the arm’s-length conditions for transfer pricing purposes
Awards
Awards
World Tax global head of research Jon Moore tells ITR how his team spots standout submissions, and gives early statistical insights into this year’s entries
Awards
ITR invites tax firms, in-house teams, and tax professionals to make nominations for the 2025 ITR Tax Awards in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific
Awards
The firm also won regional awards for Pro Bono Firm of the Year and Tax Law Firm of the Year
Awards
The firm picked up awards for its work in multiple jurisdictions, while DLA Piper walked away with four individual honours
Direct Tax
The firm’s lack of transparency regarding its tax leaks scandal should see the ban extended beyond June 30, senators Deborah O’Neill and Barbara Pocock tell ITR
A ‘joint understanding’ among G7 countries that ‘defends American interests’ is set to be announced, Scott Bessent claimed
The ‘big four’ firm’s inaugural annual report unveiled a sharp drop in profits for 2024; in other news, Baker McKenzie and Perkins Coie expanded their US tax benches
Dolphin Drilling intends to discuss the final liability amount and manner of settlement with HM Revenue and Customs
Transfer Pricing
Despite posing significant administrative hurdles, digital services taxes remain ‘the best way forward’ for emerging economies, says Neil Kelley, COO of Ascoria
Representatives from the two countries focused on TP as they met this week to evaluate progress under a previously signed agreement – it is understood
The UK accountancy firm’s transfer pricing lead tells ITR about his expat lifestyle, taking risks, and what makes tax cool
A ‘paradigm shift’ in Chile’s tax enforcement requires compliance architecture built on proactive governance, strategic documentation and active monitoring of judicial developments
Indirect Tax
Winning the case against the 20% VAT imposition was always going to be an uphill challenge for the claimants, UK tax advisers argue
The long-awaited overhaul of Brazil’s tax systems will cause uncertainty for businesses. Experts from Lavez Coutinho argue it is essential for company leaders to get ahead of the issues
The UK has temporarily dodged the 50% rate due to a trade deal signed with the US in May; in other news, Ryan acquired a Northern Irish tax firm
The case to determine whether the tariff regime is constitutional will eventually find its way to the US Supreme Court, ITR has also heard
Jurisdictions
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