This content is from: Global MNEs can ease compliance by collaborating with tax authorities on DSTs Tax directors say that taking a collaborative approach to digital taxation can help with managing tax authority attitudes and simplify compliance, while awaiting a multilateral solution. By Mattias Cruz Cano November 25 2020
This content is from: Global What can we hope for from BEPS 2.0 by mid-2021? Tax directors doubt that there will be an agreement on the OECD’s digital tax proposals in 2021, but want to see a commitment to address unilateral measures, tackle double taxation risks and finalise the scope as a mi... By Alice Jones November 24 2020
This content is from: Global This week in tax: IRS wins Coca-Cola case, while EU and OECD face criticism In the week that Coca-Cola lost its transfer pricing battle with the IRS, the EU and OECD have come under attack for failing to solve digital tax just as the US is preparing new sanctions. By Anjana Haines November 20 2020
This content is from: Global UN tax convention could overcome EU and OECD blind spots A report by the Tax Justice Network (TJN) argues that EU and OECD efforts on digital tax reforms should be superseded by a UN multilateral tax convention. It also proposes an excess profit tax, public country-by-count... By Alice Jones November 20 2020
This content is from: Global Tax authorities increase APA scrutiny in post-BEPS negotiations Revenue authorities are asking multinational enterprises (MNEs) for more details during advance pricing agreement (APA) negotiations because of the BEPS project, which requires companies to have a more robust APA stra... By Alice Jones November 18 2020
This content is from: Global Taxation of plastics could trigger a litigation wave As the environmental impact of non-recyclable plastic waste becomes an area of tax policy focus, tax professionals foresee that this will become a new area for litigation. By Mattias Cruz Cano November 17 2020
This content is from: Global Taxpayers explore bolt-on TP solutions as audits rise Companies turn to bolt-on system solutions to manage a rise in audits after a year of unexpected transfer pricing (TP) adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By Danish Mehboob November 16 2020
This content is from: Global Webinar: The business case for a tax engine ITR and Vertex Inc will host a live webinar at 3pm CET / 2pm GMT / 9am EST on Tuesday, December 8 to discuss a business case for a tax engine. By Peter Boerhof & Prin Shasiharan & Roger Lindelauf & Vertex Inc November 16 2020
This content is from: Global MNEs grapple with tax implications of overseas employees Multinational enterprises (MNEs) should maintain documentation, track the location of their employees, and allow company directors to delegate responsibility to minimise permanent establishment (PE) and double taxatio... By Alice Jones November 13 2020
This content is from: Sponsored A look at intra-group loans and safe harbour rules in Cyprus Christos Theophilou and Demis Ioannou of Taxatelier present a case study of how the Cypriot tax authorities use safe harbour rules in determining arm’s-length interest rates. By Christos Theophilou & Demis Ioannou & Taxatelier November 13 2020
This content is from: Global This week in tax: US election uncertainty continues In the week that saw the US elections reach a nail-biting stalemate, the European Commission may be planning to go ahead with its digital tax plan regardless of whether the OECD reaches a final agreement. By Josh White November 06 2020
This content is from: Global Tax treaties at risk of political meddling Countries with minimal experience in negotiating tax treaties face obstacles including a lack of solid policy, damaging provisions in existing treaties, and political interference. By Alice Jones November 05 2020
This content is from: Global Tax and the environment: Planting the seeds for a greener recovery Governments face a historic opportunity to make their economies more sustainable post-COVID-19. Mattias Cruz Cano explains how tax will be central to tackling the climate crisis, but there is no easy path to follow. By Mattias Cruz Cano November 04 2020
This content is from: Global Tax Relief Because tax doesn’t have to be taxing. A less-than-serious look back at some of the quirkier tax stories from the past month. By Josh White November 04 2020
This content is from: European Union SOLVIT: An effective tool in addressing EU VAT double taxation Evgenia Kokolia, policy officer at the European Commission (EC), explains how the EU’s free alternative dispute settlement mechanism, SOLVIT, can be an effective tool for businesses trying to deal with VAT double taxa... By ITR Correspondent November 04 2020
This content is from: Direct Tax Companies struggle to prepare for post-Brexit tax compliance While the coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh heavy on the shoulders of tax directors around the world, the tax implications of Brexit have not been forgotten. By Alice Jones & Mattias Cruz Cano November 04 2020
This content is from: Transfer Pricing Global TP Forum 2020 ITR’s Global Transfer Pricing (TP) Forum gave a platform to business leaders and tax experts to discuss the most pressing issues in TP policy this year. By Josh White November 04 2020
This content is from: Direct Tax Women in Tax events highlight the key concerns of tax directors Taxpayers at ITR’s virtual Women in Tax forums held in the Americas and Europe say career progression requires the support of good mentors, a corporate sponsorship programme, building a good network and, most of all, ... By Alice Jones & Danish Mehboob November 04 2020
This content is from: Sponsored A tax on jet fuel will not significantly reduce emissions Aviation body Airlines for Europe (A4E) argues that taxes on airplane fuel would not significantly reduce emissions and other measures would be more effective in addressing emissions reductions from aviation. By Mattias Cruz Cano November 04 2020
This content is from: Global In-house tax functions can help reduce corporate carbon footprints As more businesses incorporate environmental sustainability into their defined purpose, in-house tax functions can help facilitate reduced carbon emissions provided they have the support of senior management, says San... By Sandy Markwick November 04 2020
This content is from: Global How tax transparency is driving environmental accountability Keith Brockman looks at how tax transparency is creating a new incentive to develop tax strategies that promote sustainable growth. By Keith Brockman November 04 2020
This content is from: Market Insight Market insight There have been some significant new hires across a range of tax firms around the world. By Jon Moore November 04 2020
This content is from: Global Tax team principles can support corporate environment goals Giles Parsons explores ideas and principles that tax teams can adopt to promote a sustainable business strategy that aligns with their company’s objectives to become an environmentally-friendly business. By Giles Parsons November 04 2020
This content is from: Direct Tax Digital Economy Summit shines spotlight on OECD digital tax plans The OECD’s digital tax plans were the highlight of ITR’s Digital Economy Summit as the digital marketplace expands amid the COVID-19 pandemic and taxpayers speculate on multiple taxation risks ahead of global agreement. By Danish Mehboob & Josh White November 04 2020
This content is from: Global Women in Business Law Awards Asia-Pacific 2020 The shortlist for the Women in Business Law Asia 2020 Awards has been announced. By Anjana Haines November 04 2020
This content is from: Global Tax Talks: Gemma Low, Royal Mail ITR reporter Alice Jones asks Gemma Low, tax automation manager at Royal Mail, about tax technology developments, career opportunities in tax, and how tax teams can support one another while working from home. By Alice Jones November 03 2020
