Our first instalment features analysis of Deloitte’s landmark EMEA merger, Donald Trump’s Supreme Court tariff showdown and Venezuela’s tax evolution
While some believe it could have a positive effect on the wider advisory landscape, others argue that HMRC’s ‘red tape’ exercise won’t deter bad actors
The political optics of the US’s carve-out deal are poor, but as the Fair Tax Foundation’s Paul Monaghan writes, it preserves pillar two’s guiding ethos
The big four firm reportedly sent ‘threatening’ correspondence to Unity Advisory over its hiring of ex-PwC partners; plus tax recruitment news from the week
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Sponsored by Steadfast Business ConsultingMithilesh Reddy of Steadfast Business Consulting outlines how the qualified domestic minimum top-up tax is reshaping multinational tax planning, compliance, and strategic operational structures in the UAE -
Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosMaria Gouveia of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados examines the most widespread misconceptions surrounding the regime, clarifying its tax deferral mechanism, effective rates, eligibility criteria, and scope
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Sponsored by VdAThe regime has modernised the taxation of employee equity, but several lingering shortcomings leave room for enhancement, say João Riscado Rapoula, Miguel Gonzalez Amado, and Ana Francisca Ribeiro of VdA
The profession is fundamentally restructuring itself around what tax and accounting work should be, a Thomson Reuters leader told ITR
The amended double taxation avoidance agreement removes France’s most favoured nation status for tax treaty benefits
Advisers who do not register for the new regime in time could be prevented from interacting with HMRC, the tax authority said
The expansion introduces ‘business-level digital capabilities’ for tax professionals, the US tax agency said
Partners want to join Ryan because it’s a disruptor firm, truly global and less bureaucratic, Tom Shave told ITR
Zion Adeoye, a tax specialist, had been suspended from the African law firm since October over misconduct allegations
Case workers are ‘still not great’ but are making fewer enquiries, making the right decision more often and are more open to calls, ITR has heard
Overall revenues for the combined UK and Swiss firm inched up 2% to £3.6 billion despite a ‘challenging market’
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A taxing week: Despite major tax reform, Brazil’s hiring slowdown should come as no surprise
While Brazil’s consumption tax overhaul led to a short-term spike in tax advisory demand, we are now in a period of ‘normalisation’ marked by decreased recruitment -
A taxing week: DEI was slipping down the US agenda with or without Trump
Exclusive ITR data emphasises that DEI does not affect in-house buying decisions – and it’s nothing to do with the US president -
A taxing week: Carney’s Davos speech could inspire a challenge to US tax dominance
If Trump continues to poke the world’s ‘middle powers’ with a stick, he shouldn’t be surprised when they retaliate -
A taxing week: Firms’ archaic paternity leave should be consigned to history
There is a shocking discrepancy between professional services firms’ parental leave packages. Those that fail to get with the times risk losing out in the war for talent -
A taxing week: Tax need not be just about revenue for governments (yes, seriously!)
In looking at the impact of taxation, money won't always be all there is to it
Awards
ITR invites tax firms, in-house teams, and tax professionals to make submissions for the 2027 World Tax rankings and the 2026 ITR Tax Awards globally
Awards
The ‘big four’ firm scooped over 60 honours at a lively ceremony held at The Londoner hotel, including both EMEA and APAC Tax Advisory Firm of the Year
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal the first shortlisted nominees for the Middle East Tax Awards
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2025 Americas Tax Awards