US tax reform and BEPS boosting global M&A market Many companies are abandoning their ‘wait-and-see’ approach to M&A activity as BEPS uncertainty clears and the US tax reform incentivises taxpayers to alter their tax structures, in-house tax directors and... By Joe Stanley-Smith September 07 2018
Bishop Fleming hires two tax advisers in Bath UK advisory firm Bishop Fleming has hired Joe Grimes and John Mitchell as tax advisers in its bath office. By Joe Stanley-Smith September 07 2018
Malaysia’s rush to introduce SST leaves taxpayers playing catch-up Taxpayers are claiming that Malaysia’s tax authority is “rushing” the new sales and services tax (SST) that entered into force on September 1, forcing companies to comply with laws with... By Joe Stanley-Smith September 05 2018
McDermott Will & Emery hires three new state and local tax lawyers McDermott Will & Emery has responded to the increasingly complex US tax environment by hiring three state and local tax lawyers. By Joe Stanley-Smith August 29 2018
The UK’s no-deal Brexit VAT plan could be good for importers Proposals for ‘postponed accounting’ to limit cashflow impact in the UK’s guidance on a no-deal Brexit are of some comfort to businesses operating cross-border. By Joe Stanley-Smith August 24 2018
Wayfair: Foreign-based companies at risk of US state taxes Foreign companies need to examine the potential consequences of the US Wayfair case as states consider hunting for more tax dollars abroad, say tax advisers. By Joe Stanley-Smith August 24 2018
Even ITR has a soft side Editor Joe Stanley-Smith introduces the September issue of International Tax Review. By Joe Stanley-Smith August 24 2018
Investors in Spanish tax lease system at risk of state aid reclaims Spain may be forced to claw back huge sums from investors who have benefitted from its tax lease system following a ruling from the European Court of Justice. By Joe Stanley-Smith August 24 2018
Holland & Knight takes Sharp Partners lawyers US law firm Holland & Knight has enticed several partners and other professionals from Tampa-based Sharp Partners to join its Florida, New York and Washington DC offices. By Joe Stanley-Smith August 22 2018
Marks Paneth promotes three to director New York-based accounting, tax and advisory firm Marks Paneth has promoted three of its professionals, including CPAs Connie Lee and Lisa Tripi, to director. By Joe Stanley-Smith August 13 2018