Looking at transfer pricing simplification is “obviously helpful”, but it should be done in line with current standards, a senior government figure reportedly said
The UK Government’s plans to close the tax gap via increased HM Revenue and Customs investment have failed to impress local tax advisers
Under the merged scheme for R&D tax relief introduced last year, rules on contracted out R&D have changed. James Dudbridge argues for a proactive approach when reviewing companies’ commercial arrangements
What Corporates Want: Southeast Asian advisers bottom on budgets
Cultural nuances could account for Southeast Asian tax advisers’ perceived poor cost management, a local partner told ITR
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
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Awards
Awards
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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
Awards
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Direct Tax
Despite this boost for investors, the OECD also said that extensive reliance on income-based instruments across economies is concerning
A recent UK First-tier Tribunal decision highlights the broad application of an anti-avoidance rule to deny tax relief, say Robert Waterson and Matthew Cummings of Eversheds Sutherland
The world’s largest legal market is typically alive with activity, with tax firms jostling for position ahead of the World Tax Rankings and ITR Awards
Public funding will allow the firm to invest in lateral hires, technology and further bolt-on acquisitions, MHA said
Transfer Pricing
Other reasons included the complexity of reporting, resource constraints and interactions with tax administrations
The ruling underscores that tax authorities must provide ‘detailed, well-supported, and logically sound justifications’ when determining reference prices in tax assessments, one expert told ITR
The court emphasised that TP analysis must adhere to the arm's-length principle, be based on the specific facts of each transaction and comply with domestic regulations, one expert says
Gilles Roth, speaking at the Luxembourg Transfer Pricing Association’s launch event, also said that his country is ‘carefully considering’ the implementation of amount B
Indirect Tax
Wopke Hoekstra implored US officials to ‘truly look into the facts’; in other news, the EU Council has reached a political agreement on DAC9
The US president’s flippant approach to international trade will cause chaos for corporations, but there are opportunities for intrepid tax advisers
Singapore extends GST remission in 2025 budget; UK closes in on e-invoicing; two new partners at RSM Belgium ;and more
The plan, outlined by EU tax commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, would reportedly free 180,000 of the 200,000 in-scope businesses from additional compliance
Jurisdictions
Features and Special Focus
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Transfer Pricing Guide
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