India’s transitional GST credit amendment could spark litigation Retrospective amendments that effectively stop Indian businesses from claiming transitional goods and services tax (GST) credits will hurt Indian companies and could trigger a wave of litigation. By Mattias Cruz Cano July 15 2020
Tax Talks: Desmond De Battista, Burberry ITR's Mattias Cruz asks Desmond De Battista, director of global indirect taxes at Burberry, about building a future-proof compliance system, his approach to the UK's IR35 changes, and regional trends... By Mattias Cruz Cano July 13 2020
Tax Talks: Jayesh Rajyaguru, Wilmington ITR Senior Reporter Mattias Cruz asks Jayesh Rajyaguru, global head of tax at Wilmington plc, on his approach to managing the UK's IR35 changes, Brexit, becoming a tax director, digital... By Mattias Cruz Cano July 08 2020
CJEU’s ruling in BlackRock VAT case could spark service segmentation A European Court of Justice (CJEU) judgment on BlackRock’s UK VAT liability could prompt businesses across the EU to review supplies of fund management services and split VAT exempt and... By Mattias Cruz Cano July 08 2020
MNEs need clarity on Indonesia’s digital services VAT One tax head at a multinational technology company discusses the key issues with Indonesia’s VAT on digital services, clear separation of digital transactions and how trade tensions affect interactions with... By Mattias Cruz Cano July 07 2020
Survey: Tax and the environment Take our short anonymous survey to share your views on the relationship between tax and the environment, discussing perceptions, attitudes and the necessary next steps to fight environmental damage through... By Mattias Cruz Cano July 01 2020
How tax heads have overcome remote working obstacles Heads of tax have adapted to various demands raised by restrictions to combat COVID-19, noting that effective communication and streamlining workflows have been key in running the department. By Mattias Cruz Cano July 01 2020
Crisis recovery tax incentives could lead to BEPS 3.0 As countries provide incentives to attract foreign investment, the OECD may have to readdress the BEPS framework in the post-COVID future. By Mattias Cruz Cano June 30 2020
India’s expanded equalisation levy risks scaring away MNEs India’s decision to expand the scope of the equalisation levy risks chasing away multinational enterprises (MNEs) at a time when the country is trying to revive the crisis-stricken economy. By Mattias Cruz Cano June 24 2020
Tax authorities more open to audit negotiation Some cash-strapped tax administrations are choosing to close audits and settle disputes instead of pursuing court battles, suggesting that collaboration will trump confrontation post-pandemic. By Mattias Cruz Cano June 24 2020
