Expert Analysis

AI-powered tax agents are likely to be the next big development in tax technology, says Russell Gammon of Tax Systems

Despite posing significant administrative hurdles, digital services taxes remain ‘the best way forward’ for emerging economies, says Neil Kelley, COO of Ascoria

A ‘paradigm shift’ in Chile’s tax enforcement requires compliance architecture built on proactive governance, strategic documentation and active monitoring of judicial developments

Join ITR and Thomson Reuters on July 16 as a three-part webinar series concludes with real-world insights into how businesses are managing the e-invoicing transition and the strategies enabling global compliance

Johan Van der Paal and Bram Fouache of Deloitte Belgium explain how the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age Directive is reshaping VAT compliance across Europe, and how businesses can prepare for digital reporting and e-invoicing reforms

Sudin Sabnis and Siddhesh Khandalkar of Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan explore how context shapes the interpretation of undefined terms in tax treaties, balancing treaty text, domestic law, and diplomatic intent

The new year has started with a question. While this question can be phrased in a number of ways, the common denominator is the topic: US tax reform.

It's been a busy year for China's tax system, and more is still to come.

Many of us denizens of major Western metropolitan centres have been there at some point. A few light ales turn into a few more and before you know it you're standing in the queue for a kebab with the dawning realisation that the last train leaves in two minutes and you're never going to make it. You don't fancy the prospect of three buses so out comes the phone and you hit up the Uber app.

Karanjot Singh Khurana, Prachi Bharadwaj, and Vrinda Agrawal of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan analyse the tax deduction challenges arising when employee stock option plans are implemented via trusts

Paolo Ludovici and Andrea Iannaccone of Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici analyse an Italian Supreme Court decision that addresses the tax treaty concept of a fixed base, highlighting concerns over legal certainty and double taxation

Rafael Calvo and Adrián Arroyo of Garrigues Madrid discuss a National Court judgment clarifying that interest on equity (JSCP) received from Brazilian entities qualifies for an exemption under the Spain–Brazil double tax treaty