Rafael Tena tells ITR about the ‘crazy’ Mexican market, ditching the hourly rate, and refusing to grow his fledgling firm in an ‘unstructured way’
It should be easy for advisers to be transparent about costs, Brown Rudnick partner Matthew Sharp said in response to exclusive ITR in-house data
The sprawling legislation phases out Joe Biden-era green tax incentives for businesses; in other news, the UK will reportedly maintain its DST despite US pressure
New French legislation should create a more consistent legal environment for taxing gains from management packages, say Bruno Knadjian and Sylvain Piémont of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
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Sponsored by VRMA AdvogadosThe protocol amending the Brazil–China double tax treaty is aimed at improving legal certainty, reducing withholding taxes, and preventing treaty abuse, say Paulo Victor Vieira da Rocha and Murilo Jakuk of VRMA Advogados -
Sponsored by VdAFrancisco Cabral Matos and Francisca de Landerset of VdA examine Portugal’s tax neutrality regime for mergers and demergers, highlighting how rigid interpretations by the tax authority are undermining its practical application
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Sponsored by VRMA AdvogadosPaulo Victor Vieira da Rocha and Marina Fernandes of VRMA Advogados discuss a landmark trial at Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court on the taxation of profits earned by foreign subsidiaries and affiliated companies
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump have agreed that the countries will look to conclude a deal by July 21, 2025
A ‘joint understanding’ among G7 countries that ‘defends American interests’ is set to be announced, Scott Bessent claimed
Dolphin Drilling intends to discuss the final liability amount and manner of settlement with HM Revenue and Customs
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
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
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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