Tax directors explain the importance of data modelling Businesses are increasingly using data modelling to more accurately determine their tax liabilities and prove their compliance to tax authorities amid the political pressures that are constantly changing the goal... By Danish Mehboob February 01 2019
REITs on the rise under Trump’s tax cuts Advisors and fund managers expect more qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) to be organised as real estate investment trusts (REITs) to maintain key US tax benefits under the TCJA's qualified opportunity... By Danish Mehboob January 28 2019
Stronger tax competition predicted among Swiss cantons post-tax reform Tax competition between Switzerland’s cantons is expected to become even stronger following tax reform, say tax directors at leading companies. By Danish Mehboob January 28 2019
The dangers of tax 'over-tooling' In-house tax teams are implementing tailored software solutions due to the low cost of technology, but should beware of ‘over-tooling’ and employ a coherent purchasing strategy, writes Danish Mehboob. By Danish Mehboob January 28 2019
Tax heads: A global standard is essential for blockchain adoption Tax directors examining tax technology opportunities know that regulating internal data and establishing a global reporting standard is a must when it comes to the successful cross-border adoption of any... By Danish Mehboob January 28 2019
Upcoming US 10K filings to offer clues to BEAT and GILTI compliance Banks will be examining the February 10K filings of their competitors to see how they are dealing with the BEAT and GILTI provisions in the US Tax Cuts and Jobs... By Danish Mehboob January 22 2019
Chances of China and Hong Kong tax harmonisation to impact investment decisions The potential for tax harmonisation between China and Hong Kong could harm the latter’s ability to compete against Singapore for foreign investment and as a regional hub location. By Danish Mehboob January 21 2019
EU’s majority voting proposal puts CCCTB back on the table The common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) and digital services tax (DST) could be introduced if the EU Commission’s proposal for qualified majority voting (QMV) succeeds. By Danish Mehboob January 21 2019
Bredin Prat appoints two to tax team Jean-Florent Mandelbaum and Franck Morhain have joined the firm’s tax team in Paris. By Danish Mehboob January 15 2019
Alvarez & Marsal hires a new tax partner Jason Clatworthy has joined A&M’s tax advisory in London as a managing director. By Danish Mehboob January 15 2019
