Expert Analysis

Many interested parties are voicing their opinions on the evolving international tax policies that have emerged since the OECD’s BEPS Project was launched, but the voice of corporations is missing from the discussions. Keith Brockman highlights the need for reasoned opinions that go beyond casual conversations.

Tax transparency is a cornerstone of the global tax agenda and it is now at a critical moment as the universal policy consensus moves to global implementation. Achim Pross, Philip Kerfs, Paul Hondius of the OECD and Radhanath Housden of the Global Forum take stock of the progress made so far on offshore tax evasion, country-by-country reporting (CbCR) and the exchange of information on tax rulings and provide insights into the steps ahead.

On June 1 2016, the German Ministry of Finance published proposals for change of the German tax laws to implement certain BEPS-related aspects. Claus Jochimsen and Christoph Imschweiler of DLA Piper explore the implications.

Taxpayers may have to refine their approach in staving off tax controversy. A podcast held by ITR in collaboration with CMS explains why audits and tax litigation may never be the same

Join Deloitte and insightsoftware on November 4 for a free ITR webinar exploring how operational transfer pricing transformation can streamline data, improve compliance, and integrate business and financial processes across multinational organisations

How can tax leaders enhance process ownership, manage distributed teams, and balance talent with technology? James Paul of Deloitte UK presents valuable insights from the Tax Transformation Trends 2025 report

David Hamzah Damian of DDTC Consulting examines recent procedural changes in Indonesia’s tax disputes process and the Supreme Court’s stance on tax evidence, highlighting key implications for taxpayers facing audits, objections, and appeals

Eddie Morris, Josep Serrano Torres, and Jen Breeze of Deloitte compare transfer pricing controversies in the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, highlighting how DEMPE functions, regulation, and intangibles drive both common themes and sector-specific challenges

Shaun Austin and Alexander Duric of Deloitte UK introduce this year’s TP Controversy Guide, offering expert insights into global mutual agreement procedures, litigation trends, and sector-specific transfer pricing issues

Raghav Rajeev and Nimrah Ali of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan analyse the approaches taken by taxpayers and Indian judicial bodies on contested tax payments under the country’s goods and services tax law

Bernardo Mesquita of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados examines how AI can enhance tax administration efficiency while raising significant transparency, accountability, and taxpayer-rights concerns that governments must address

Tiago Marreiros Moreira, Rita Simão Luís, and Nadine Gomes of VdA analyse how recent EU VAT and energy tax developments shape electric mobility, highlighting opportunities from CJEU rulings and challenges of multi-layered tax frameworks