The UK tax agency reported that the total estimated tax gap for the 2023/24 tax year is £46.8 billion
The case shows that legal relationships between parties bear significance and should be given sufficient weight in TP analyses, one local adviser says
Burford Capital said it hopes that the US Congress will not ‘set back’ business growth and innovation by introducing a tax on litigation funding profits
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
Talent Tracker Annual Review: Three firms share US top spot
Holland & Knight, Nelson Mullins and McCarter & English made the joint-most tax partner hires in the US last year, according to ITR's Talent Tracker
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 Spanish VAT ServicesFernando Matesanz of Spanish VAT Services calls for a rethink of national VAT frameworks after two key judgments that support businesses correcting VAT when commercial transactions are altered, cancelled, or left unpaid
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Sponsored by GNV Consulting ServicesAhdianto and Erviyanti Adam of GNV Consulting Services outline Indonesia’s latest tax developments, including new rules on importing personal belongings and mandatory use of the CEISA 4.0 digital customs system
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Sponsored by DLA Piper NetherlandsJian-Cheng Ku, Roland Kleimann, and Jurriaan van Bladel of DLA Piper Netherlands analyse recent case law on key financing functions as an exception to a Dutch interest deduction limitation
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
New Zealand is bucking the trend of its international counterparts with its investment-friendly visa approach. Here’s what high-net-worth investors need to know
However, nearly 10% of reports only disclosed activities in tax havens, according to the Fair Tax Foundation; in other news, Plante Moran sealed a US east coast merger
While pillar one is still alive, it will apply to a smaller group of companies, Brian Foley also told ITR
Tax teams that centralise and automate their pillar two data will have a much easier time during reporting season, says Hank Moonen, CEO of TaxModel
Transfer Pricing
While GCCs drive efficiency for multinationals, they also present a host of TP risks that should be considered carefully
Following a $28 million funding round, Aibidia wants to ‘double down’ on the US market via partnerships with the ‘big four’, the Finnish TP tech provider’s CEO tells ITR
The Luxembourg-based TP leader tells ITR about relishing the intellectual challenge of his practice, his admiration for Stephen Hawking, and what makes tax cool
The Dutch TP software company’s co-founder tells ITR about speeding up documentation processes, following in Steve Jobs’s footsteps, and what makes tax cool
Indirect Tax
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
In other news, the Council of the EU pledged support to a CBAM simplification and exemption initiative, and Portugal issued new VAT filing guidance
While Brazil’s sweeping tax updates are a triumph for modernisation, Giuliano Gioia of Sovos warns that MNEs with a Brazilian footprint should be prepared for a short and sharp adjustment
Jurisdictions
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