DST is not the answer for Brazil, say tax directors Multinational enterprises (MNEs) do not believe Brazil’s proposed digital services tax (DST) will meaningfully improve the taxpayer experience. For tax directors, other issues are more pressing. By Alice Jones September 16 2020
Guidance crucial for MNEs to succeed post-Brexit, say tax directors Multinational enterprises (MNEs) urgently need clarity and guidance over post-Brexit tax policy to prepare for the economic consequences of the UK leaving the EU. By Alice Jones September 10 2020
Tax transparency pushes MNEs to raise corporate standards Multinational enterprises (MNEs) should get their tax affairs in order and voluntarily share information in order to comply with increasing transparency requirements and protect their public image. By Alice Jones September 08 2020
Taxpayer data increasingly important for Indian Revenue Service The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is increasingly relying on accumulated taxpayer data to choose multinational enterprises (MNEs) for scrutiny as the implementation of faceless e-assessments continues. By Alice Jones September 02 2020
Digital audits risk alienating MNEs from revenue authorities Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are concerned that an increase in digitisation and anonymity is jeopardising their relationships with tax authorities as COVID-19 forces an increase in online interactions. By Alice Jones August 24 2020
Post-Brexit compliance forces MNEs to consider UK exit Tax directors at multinational enterprises (MNEs) have told ITR that continuing to operate in the UK may be unfeasible after Brexit, depending on the final trade agreement between the EU... By Mattias Cruz Cano & Alice Jones August 12 2020
MNEs predict Indian faceless e-assessments will increase litigation Tax directors are worried that faceless e-assessments are creating a communication gap between taxpayers and the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) that could see the number of court cases rise. By Alice Jones August 10 2020
Companies cautious of post-COVID tax incentives and private rulings Tax directors are cautious about new tax incentives and private rulings being offered to attract foreign direct investment because of the changing economic situation and reputational risk. By Alice Jones July 30 2020
Desk audits for MNEs to increase after COVID-19 Physical distancing measures and a backlog of cases may see tax authorities turn from field to desk audits that may be more aggressive as governments try to recover the costs... By Alice Jones July 23 2020
EU moves one step closer to DAC7 with anti-fraud tax package The European Union has released a three-pillar approach for fair and simple taxation that includes a 25-point action plan, a seventh iteration of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC7), and... By Alice Jones July 16 2020
