Tax modelling failing to determine global tax risks effectively Tax chiefs at Repsol and Baker Hughes said modelling the tax risks across their CFC networks has increased in importance since the BEPS measures were finalised, but a lack of... By Danish Mehboob June 03 2019
Tax departments aren’t getting the best out of business analysts Tax technology leaders worry business analysts’ lack of deeper tax knowledge stops them from letting the rest of the business know about their roles in tackling tax challenges. By Danish Mehboob May 28 2019
Foreign investors pressure young US businesses into inversions The US Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) is failing to prevent inversions, with the lure of foreign capital often outweighing the tax challenges that rapidly expanding businesses face. By Danish Mehboob May 28 2019
Blockchain case study: A way to speed up Mexico’s tax refunds Could Mexico’s tax authorities have avoided legal action from businesses looking for compensation over slow tax refunds by replacing legacy reporting systems with blockchain technology? Danish Mehboob investigates. By Danish Mehboob May 28 2019
SEC filings show US MNE uncertainty over long-term impact of TCJA Financial reports show businesses such as Target and JPMorgan Chase lowering their effective tax rates, but they remain uncertain about the long-term impact of US tax reform, which has limited... By Danish Mehboob May 23 2019
Companies examining long-term benefits of Swiss tax residence after vote Taxpayers are relieved the public accepted the government’s tax reform proposal, but some are considering whether staying in Switzerland is worth it as the tax system becomes more rigid and... By Danish Mehboob May 20 2019
Reorganisations slow amid vague indirect transfer tax regimes Uncertainty over how to tax offshore indirect transfers and delay to establishing an international framework for taxing such transfers is leading to a slowdown in corporate reorganisations. By Danish Mehboob May 16 2019
Taxpayers caught up in CFC state aid ruling expect UK to appeal Companies such as the Daily Mail Group, Diageo and the London Stock Exchange are expecting the UK to appeal the EU’s state aid decision against the country’s CFC group financing... By Danish Mehboob May 13 2019
Companies see user participation as a nightmare Tax professionals are worried about how to identify user participation accurately within any digital business model, particularly given how easy it is for users to hide their true location. By Danish Mehboob May 08 2019
MNEs gain tax certainity through document standardisation Tax directors are dealing with more audits, but standardising global tax operations can greatly ease the burden because it helps tax authorities understand corporate tax positions better. By Danish Mehboob May 03 2019
