They also warned against an ‘unnecessary duplication of efforts’ in UN tax convention negotiations; in other news, White & Case has hired Freshfields’ former French tax head
Further empowerment of HMRC enforcement has been praised, but the pre-Budget OBR leak was described as ‘shambolic’
Michel Braun of WTS Digital reviews ITR’s inaugural AI in tax event, and concludes that AI will enhance, not replace, the tax professional
The Brazilian law firm partner warns against going independent too early, considers the weight of political pressure, and tells ITR what makes tax cool
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Sponsored by EY RomaniaCorina Mîndoiu and Geanina Ciorâță of EY Romania explain how the country’s flat-tax consistency, digital integration, and transparent residency rules continue to attract investors, professionals, and digital nomads from around the world -
Sponsored by Lakshmikumaran & SridharanS Vasudevan and Prachi Bhardwaj of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan explain how India’s tax authorities face legal pushback over the Multilateral Instrument’s enforceability, with most favoured nation rulings now affecting its implementation
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosSolange Dias Nóbrega of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados examines the Portuguese government’s plan to phase out indirect SIFIDE and questions whether ending this R&D tax benefit could hinder innovation and entrepreneurship
Recent changes in UK tax rules and cross-border requirements are generating high demand for specialist advice, according to MHA
EY, KPMG, Deloitte, and PwC have all seen a decrease in public sector contracts since the scandal – it is understood
The long-running dispute centres on Medtronic’s use of the comparable uncontrolled transaction TP method; in other news, Paul Hastings and FTI Consulting both made double tax hires
The hire of Doug Wick expands Baker McKenzie’s state and local tax practice and adds to the firm’s growing ex-IRS expertise
AI will mean fewer entry-level roles in tax but also the emergence of new jobs, according to tax expert Isabella Barreto
Overall revenues and average profit per partner also increased in the UK, the ‘big four’ firm revealed
Increasingly complex reporting requirements contributed towards the firm’s growth in tax, it said
If the US doesn't participate in pillar two then global consensus on the project can’t be a reality, tax academic René Matteotti also suggests
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A taxing week: The PwC tax leaks scandal isn’t just hurting PwC
Recent news of job cuts at EY is symptomatic of how the PwC controversy has tarnished the reputation of the entire ‘big four’ -
A taxing week: HMRC whistleblower payouts would achieve more than swelling coffers
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A taxing week: Supreme Court tariff loss would spell disaster for Donald Trump
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A taxing week: UK LLP tax the final nail in the partnership coffin?
The partnership model was looking antiquated even before the UK chancellor’s expected tax raid on LLPs was revealed. An additional tax burden may finally kill it off -
A taxing week: Why tax is now front-page news
Firms are spending serious money to expand their tax advisory practices internationally – this proves that the tax practice is no mere sideshow
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
Awards
ITR is delighted to reveal all the shortlisted nominees for the 2025 EMEA Tax Awards