Paul Monaghan, CEO of the Fair Tax Foundation, digs into where companies are going wrong with CbCR, the ‘Russia question’, and shares new data exclusively with ITR
‘KPMG Workbench’ has a network of 50 AI assistants and chatbots that will assist clients; in other news, Baker McKenzie hired a former US deputy attorney general and tax disputes expert
The UK tax agency reported that the total estimated tax gap for the 2023/24 tax year is £46.8 billion
Burford Capital said it hopes that the US Congress will not ‘set back’ business growth and innovation by introducing a tax on litigation funding profits
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosRicardo Seabra Moura of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados analyses how Portugal’s withholding tax rules on interest payments may unlawfully discriminate against companies based in European Economic Area countries -
Sponsored by MDDPŁukasz Kosonowski and Szymon Konieczny of MDDP examine how Poland’s Estonian-style corporate income tax regime is offering increasing benefits to domestic and foreign investors seeking deferral and lower dividend withholding tax
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Sponsored by KPMG SwedenVictoria Robinson of KPMG Sweden examines the government’s proposal to reduce the rate of special income tax for non-residents to 20% from January 2026 as it strives to enhance tax neutrality and global competitiveness
The reduction would still ‘leave room’ for pillar two and further reductions would be possible, one expert tells ITR
While pillar one is still alive, it will apply to a smaller group of companies, Brian Foley also told ITR
PwC Ireland has also called for simplifying Ireland’s tax code and a reduction in its capital gains tax in a pre-budget submission
Brazil appears to be adopting protocols to align national taxation with international standards, but recent changes are not immune from criticism, experts tell ITR
Despite a general decline in corporate tax rates around the world, jurisdictions are now more reliant on it than in 1990, a Tax Foundation economist found
Peter White, who has a tax debt of A$2 million, has been banned for five years from seeking registration with Australia’s Tax Practitioners Board (TPB)
A German economics professor was reportedly ‘irritated’ by how the Finnish ministry of finance used his data
Historically low levels of attrition over consecutive years made a ‘difficult decision’ necessary, PwC has reportedly said
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Opinion: US firms can’t hide from value-added services criticism
American advisers are falling short of client expectations when it comes to providing value-added services, but remaining tight-lipped won’t make the problem go away -
Opinion: Pillar two should persevere without Trump’s backing
While the US’s dramatic exit from the OECD’s global tax deal naturally grabbed headlines, Trump’s premeditated move shouldn’t detract from pillar two’s lofty ambitions -
Opinion: UK national insurance burden could boost tax partnership model
Despite fears that the UK’s increase in national insurance contributions could cripple some employers, those aspiring to equity partnership may spy a novel opportunity -
Opinion: UK govt will soon learn that the tax truth hurts
The Labour Party’s hands-off approach to tax during the UK election campaign could be construed as political savviness, but as the October budget looms, reality will settle in -
Opinion: Why tax can be central to the EU’s competitive future
Ursula von der Leyen is under pressure to ensure her new team makes competitiveness a top priority. How tax policy is designed and implemented is crucial, writes Ralph Cunningham
Awards
World Tax global head of research Jon Moore tells ITR how his team spots standout submissions, and gives early statistical insights into this year’s entries
Awards
ITR invites tax firms, in-house teams, and tax professionals to make nominations for the 2025 ITR Tax Awards in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific
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