If the Reform leader becomes UK prime minister then he may follow the direction of the US in at least one significant way
Trump declared a new national emergency in issuing the order; in other news, Grant Thornton Germany is up for sale and the subject of interest from both its UK and US counterparts
The judgment, which saw Denmark's Supreme Court rely on OECD TP guidance, sets aside more than 15 years of consistent administrative practice, experts have told ITR
‘Brazil is not for amateurs’: Brazilian advisers praised for robust client service
Tax advisers in Brazil are rising above the country’s notoriously complex tax system to deliver high-quality advisory services, ITR’s exclusive in-house data reveals
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 DeloitteThe complex distinction between legal ownership and economic ownership of intangible assets means multinationals must take proactive measures to avoid transfer pricing controversy, say Christine Ramsay, Jordi Morera, and Marguerite Mei of Deloitte
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Sponsored by DeloitteWith the pricing of intangibles laced with difficulty, Ishan Maini, Eric Linge, and Richard Schmidtke of Deloitte draw on two cases in Germany and Israel revolving around differing interpretations concerning the delineation of transactions
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Sponsored by DeloitteNicola Lostumbo and Jie Pan of Deloitte provide insights into high-value intercompany service charges, their role in creating value, and the most common tax authority challenges, before concluding with some considerations in mitigating risks
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
ITR’s data has highlighted the US firm’s ambition to become America’s ‘premier’ tax player via a concerted partner recruitment strategy
Jaap Zwaan’s arrival continues a recent streak of A&M Tax investing in the region; in other news, the US and Japan struck a deal that significantly lowered tariff rates
In an exclusive interview with ITR, Ian Gary calls for a central public CbCR database and bemoans the US’s lack of involvement in international tax transparency
Reckitt Benckiser is to divest its Essential Home business, which includes more than 70 brands, to private equity firm Advent International
Transfer Pricing
In a world where international tax concepts rely on human activity, Leonard Wagenaar poses existential questions about the future of such ideas when AI is ever-present
France v Axa provides a practical illustration of how the burden of proof is applied in TP matters under French law, ITR also heard
Saffery cautioned that documentation requirements in new government proposals must be limited if medium-sized companies are not exempted from TP
MNEs are increasingly using algorithmic tools in TP. Sahasranshu Dash argues that data ethics should therefore plug directly into the TP design process
Indirect Tax
The threat of 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods coincides with new Brazilian legal powers to adopt retaliatory economic measures, local experts tell ITR
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
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