OECD says COVID tax guidelines will not modify TP guidance The OECD aims to complete its guidance on dealing with COVID-related transfer pricing (TP) issues by November, but stresses it will not be classed as an amendment to the Transfer... By Anjana Haines September 01 2020
This week in tax: DST drama, COVID-19 and tax awards In the week that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigned, the UK treasury denied rumours about cancelling its digital services tax, Facebook paid France €106 million in taxes and numerous... By Anjana Haines August 28 2020
Managing global tax controversy in 2020 Tax directors, advisors and government officials gather virtually to debate the future of global tax disputes and controversy. By Danish Mehboob & Anjana Haines & Josh White August 21 2020
This week in tax: Mastercard’s India case, tax treaties, and trade In the week that Joe Biden became the US Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, the tax world has been dealing with several key court cases, more transfer pricing (TP) measures, and... By Anjana Haines August 21 2020
Taking a bite out of Apple leaves a sour taste The European General Court (EGC) shocked tax policymakers when it ruled in favour of the US technology company in the state aid case of the decade. By Anjana Haines & Josh White August 14 2020
California Office of Tax Appeals goes digital The COVID-19 pandemic is requiring courts and US state agencies to change the way they work. More virtual hearings and digital processes are a growing trend. By Anjana Haines August 11 2020
Strong recruitment plan crucial to appoint the best judges, says Chief Counsel Kristen Kane, chief counsel of California's Office of Tax Appeals (OTA), talks to ITR about how the agency manages the struggle to recruit the best judges. By Anjana Haines August 04 2020
How California’s Office of Tax Appeals decides cases within 100 days California’s Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) explains how it delivers its final opinions on appeals within 100 days of a hearing, despite receiving more than 120 new appeals every month. By Anjana Haines July 30 2020
Women in Business Law Awards Americas 2020: Shortlists announced All the shortlisted firms, teams and individuals have been announced for this year's Americas Women in Business Law Awards. By Anjana Haines July 24 2020
EU state aid cases raise fundamental questions about TP practices The Apple case is just one of many disputes between the European Commission and multinational companies that revolve around fundamental questions about transfer pricing (TP), in particular the arm’s-length principle... By Anjana Haines & Josh White July 16 2020