Expert Analysis

Experts from law firm Kennedys outline the key tax disputes trends set to define 2026, ranging from increased enforcement to continued tariff drama and AI usage

Defending loss situations in TP is not about denying the existence of losses but about showing, through proactive measures, that the losses reflect genuine commercial realities

The lessons from Ireland are clear: selective, targeted, and credible fiscal incentives can unlock supply and investment

As the need for integrated tax data increases, Jennifer Deutsch of Deloitte Global explains why a trifecta of strategic investment, training, and maintenance is the best bet for tax leaders aiming to generate real-time insights

David Linke of KPMG International and Victoria Heard of KPMG in the UK say it is imperative for tax leaders to understand geopolitical events and social trends to chart a course through choppy waters

Ralf Heussner, Anodri Suchdeve, and Fangying Xu of Deloitte examine the transfer pricing challenges arising from an increasing number of intra-bank funding arrangements as stricter capital requirements trigger the attention of regulators and tax authorities

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

Carlos Serrano Palacio and Szymon Wlazlowski of Deloitte examine how transfer pricing complexities arise in special purpose vehicle investments and outline key considerations in navigating their unique risk, substance, and valuation challenges

Gabriel Caldiron Rezende of Machado Associados comments on the beginning of the tax reform test phase, pending regulations, and key concerns for businesses

Chris Hall of Vertex explains how e-invoicing is becoming essential for multinational businesses, enabling compliance, operational efficiency, and friction-free participation in global trade amid increasingly digital tax regimes

Fernando Matesanz of Spanish VAT Services explains how the General Court has clarified the application of triangular transaction rules in intra-EU supply chains involving four parties