The threat of 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods coincides with new Brazilian legal powers to adopt retaliatory economic measures, local experts tell ITR
The country’s chancellor appears to have backtracked from previous pillar two scepticism; in other news, Donald Trump threatened Russia with 100% tariffs
In its latest G20 update, the OECD also revealed tense discussions with the US where the ‘significant threat’ of Section 899 was highlighted
UK tax adviser ‘shocked’ at in-house costs criticism
It should be easy for advisers to be transparent about costs, Brown Rudnick partner Matthew Sharp said in response to ITR in-house data
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 KPMG SwedenAnna Valdemarsson and Eljesa Loshaj of KPMG Sweden consider the impact of a proposed update to the remuneration threshold for expert tax relief and a clarification of the employer concept in relation to expert tax -
Sponsored by Wolters KluwerA recent Wolters Kluwer report indicates multinationals are increasingly taking action regarding pillar two, but a discussion with ITR also reveals several myths are potentially hindering compliance, so it is essential to follow the correct steps
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Sponsored by Saleh, Barsoum & Abdel Aziz – Grant Thornton EgyptWhile the rule could result in enhanced tax revenues, Egypt must consider its effect on foreign direct investment, say Rabie Morsy, Karim Adel, and Sandra Aziz of Saleh, Barsoum & Abdel Aziz – Grant Thornton Egypt
Awards
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2025 EMEA Tax Awards
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Tax 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
Direct Tax
DLA Piper’s co-head of tax for the US and Latin America tells ITR about her fervent belief in equal access to the law, loving yoga, and paternal inspirations
Tax expert Craig Hillier agrees with the comparison of pillar two to using a sledgehammer to crack a nut
Wim Wuyts, who had been head of the specialist tax network since 2017, is moving on to a new role with WTS’s Belgian member firm
The fates of pillars one and two hang in the balance after the US successfully threw its weight around in G7 and Canadian negotiations
Transfer Pricing
MNEs are increasingly using algorithmic tools in TP. Sahasranshu Dash argues that data ethics should therefore plug directly into the TP design process
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales also queried whether HMRC resources could be better spent scrutinising larger entities
Grant Thornton’s Austria tax head likens his practice to an escape room, shares his football coaching ambitions, and explains why tax is cool
The South Africa vs SC ruling may embolden the tax authority to take a more aggressive approach to TP assessments, an adviser tells ITR
Indirect Tax
The US president also unveiled a new 50% levy on copper imports; in other news, a UK wealth tax proposal has been criticised by the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Indirect tax professionals now rate compliance as a bigger obstacle than technology and automation; in other news, Italy approved a VAT cut on art sales
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
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