This content is from: United States Cryptoassets: UK and US approach transactions in similar manner The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has recently published updated guidance on the tax treatment of cryptoassets. Kate Habershon, Neil McKnight and Nelson Yates II of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius examine... By Contributed January 29 2019
This content is from: United States Who controls the digital tax debate? Businesses shouldn’t think about compliance with EU digital tax proposals, but instead influence the conversation and ensure governments aren’t hitting them by accident, say tax executives, advisors and lobby groups. By Alexander Hartley January 28 2019
This content is from: Europe Not another tax department transformation One of the principal subjects of discussion and analysis in tax in recent months is digitalisation. I am not only talking about the OECD, EU and unilateral proposals to address the taxation of the digital, or digitali... By Contributed January 28 2019
This content is from: United States Tax heads: A global standard is essential for blockchain adoption Tax directors examining tax technology opportunities know that regulating internal data and establishing a global reporting standard is a must when it comes to the successful cross-border adoption of any digital platf... By Danish Mehboob January 28 2019
This content is from: Belgium The dangers of tax 'over-tooling' In-house tax teams are implementing tailored software solutions due to the low cost of technology, but should beware of ‘over-tooling’ and employ a coherent purchasing strategy, writes Danish Mehboob. By Danish Mehboob January 28 2019
This content is from: Global Financial institutions adapt to tax transparency Tax transparency initiatives such as the CRS, AEOI and FATCA, and the upcoming mandatory disclosure rules, are having a profound impact on the operations and IT infrastructure of financial institutions (FIs) worldwide... By Contributed January 28 2019
This content is from: United Kingdom UK’s profit diversion compliance facility shows emphasis on TP A new ‘profit diversion compliance facility’ (PDCF) announced by the UK tax authority aims to encourage companies to bring their transfer pricing (TP) arrangements in line with HMRC’s interpretation of the arm’s-lengt... By Joseph Stanley-Smith January 28 2019
This content is from: Global The battle for resources: Making the case for tax departments The rate of change in the tax regulatory environment in recent years has been rapid, arguably more so than at any other time in recent history. Heads of tax are competing with colleagues in other functions for a share... January 28 2019
This content is from: European Union Banks feel the strain of getting ready for DAC6 Financial institutions are feeling the pressure of laying the groundwork for the reporting requirements of the EU’s mandatory disclosure rules (DAC6) as they take on a more vital role in tax planning and transparency. By Josh White January 25 2019
This content is from: United Kingdom TP data automation holds the key to CbCR success Country-by-country reporting (CbCR) has intensified the focus on data quality among companies and is a key factor in the drive towards automating some transfer pricing compliance. By Josh White January 24 2019
This content is from: United Kingdom RSM appoints Dougy Agnew as partner in Aberdeen Dougy Agnew has joined RSM’s Aberdeen office in Scotland as a partner in the tax practice. By Anjana Haines January 21 2019
This content is from: Austria EU’s majority voting proposal puts CCCTB back on the table The common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) and digital services tax (DST) could be introduced if the EU Commission’s proposal for qualified majority voting (QMV) succeeds. By Danish Mehboob January 21 2019
This content is from: European Union How VAT and customs will work the day after a no-deal Brexit Britain is nearer than ever to a disruptive exit from the EU, but businesses can do agonisingly little to prepare. By Alexander Hartley January 17 2019
This content is from: United Kingdom Alvarez & Marsal hires a new tax partner Jason Clatworthy has joined A&M’s tax advisory in London as a managing director. By Danish Mehboob January 15 2019
This content is from: United Kingdom Bill Dodwell becomes tax director of UK Office of Tax Simplification Bill Dodwell will succeed Paul Morton as the tax director of the UK Office of Tax Simplification (OTS). By Anjana Haines January 14 2019
This content is from: United Kingdom Womble Bond Dickinson hires tax consultant in London Bob Savic has joined transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) as a tax consultant in the firm's London office. By Anjana Haines January 14 2019
This content is from: United Kingdom The UK launches DPT disclosure facility As part of its crackdown on tax avoidance, HM Revenue & Customs has introduced the profit diversion compliance facility (PDCF), forcing UK taxpayers to choose between voluntary disclosure or be investigated over their... By Josh White January 11 2019
This content is from: New Zealand KPMG grows tax disputes and TP teams with new hires KPMG has appointed Angela Savin as partner in its disputes and investigations team, and Kriti Velji and Nick Stevart both join as directors in the transfer pricing team. By Anjana Haines January 09 2019
This content is from: United Kingdom Alvarez and Marsal makes London hire Jason Clatworthy will join Alvarez and Marsal Taxand as a managing director serving clients in the US, UK and Europe. By Alexander Hartley January 07 2019
This content is from: United States What the G20 should know about international cryptocurrency tax policy International cryptocurrency tax policy can achieve trust if it is done correctly, writes Michael Minihan, partner at BX3 Capital. By Contributed January 07 2019
This content is from: United States How to build an in-house team to take on technological advancements Tax heads at multinational enterprises share insights on how to build digitally-focused teams to meet real-time compliance obligations and reduce business costs. By Danish Mehboob January 04 2019