European Court’s Hornbach-Baumarkt ruling gives clarity on arm’s-length principle Taxpayers will be able to argue more effectively against transfer pricing readjustments following a key ruling on the arm’s-length principle in the Hornbach-Baumarkt case. By Joe Stanley-Smith July 12 2018
Carbon taxation revenue rose by 50% in 2017 – or did it? Global revenue from carbon pricing rose by 50% in 2017 compared to 2016, says a new report from the World Bank. While companies can expect green taxes to keep rising,... By Joe Stanley-Smith July 12 2018
Retroactivity threat looms for companies after Wayfair case Some states are pushing the boundaries of the US Wayfair judgment by applying their sales tax rules retroactively, putting them on a direct collision course with taxpayers. By Joe Stanley-Smith July 12 2018
One in 10 multinationals to restructure ‘soon’ due to BEPS and ATAD The BEPS Project and the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) are forcing some companies into restructuring, according to a new survey. By Joe Stanley-Smith July 06 2018
EC’s state aid decision in Engie takes aim at hybrid loans The state aid decision opens the door for the European Commission (EC) to set a precedent on several points of law, including hybrid loans between EU and non-EU group companies. By Joe Stanley-Smith June 29 2018
Tax chaos looms as US Supreme Court rules in favour of South Dakota in Wayfair case The Supreme Court has thrown the US tax system into chaos by ruling in favour of South Dakota in the Wayfair case. Multinationals around the world face huge tax exposure... By Joe Stanley-Smith June 21 2018
Andersen Global bolsters Brazilian tax practice Andersen Global continues its growth in Latin America with the addition of Lotti e Araujo, a Brazilian corporate law firm with particular expertise in tax litigation, as well as the... By Joe Stanley-Smith June 19 2018
US Supreme Court decision in Wayfair sales tax case imminent The US Supreme Court’s decision in the seismic South Dakota v Wayfair case, which concerns state sales tax, should be released before the end of June. By Joe Stanley-Smith June 13 2018
Matheson makes Barry McGettrick partner in its Dublin tax practice Irish law firm Matheson has promoted Barry McGettrick to partner in its Dublin tax practice. By Joe Stanley-Smith June 07 2018
WTS Global and LATAXNET sign cooperation agreement WTS Global and LATAXNET have entered into an exclusive cooperation agreement. By Joe Stanley-Smith June 06 2018
