Scott Bessent reportedly felt undermined by Musk naming Gary Shapley as acting IRS commissioner; in other news, Baker Tilly will combine with a top 15 US firm
The promise of nine years’ tax certainty and a ‘rational and pragmatic’ government process makes APAs a no-brainer, Indian tax advisers tell ITR
Despite garnering significant revenues from multinationals, Italy’s digital services tax presents pressing double taxation issues, say Stefano Simontacchi and Francesco Saverio Scandone of BonelliErede
ITR’s research shows that in-house tax counsel in Asia also feel underserved by their advisers’ international networks
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Sponsored by Deloitte LuxembourgNavigating the adversarial principle in Luxembourg tax procedure: key Administrative Court takeawaysEdouard Authamayou and Christelle Larcher of Deloitte Luxembourg explore the adversarial principle in tax audits, highlighting key court rulings that clarify taxpayer rights and the Luxembourg tax authorities’ obligations to ensure procedural fairness
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World Tax global head of research Jon Moore tells ITR how his team spots standout submissions, and gives early statistical insights into this year’s entries
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Australia’s conservative opposition will repeal controversial tax agent reporting rules if elected in the country’s May general election
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Shapley would be the fourth person to hold the job this year; in other news, UK tax advisory firm MHA raised fewer funds than expected from its London IPO
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The US needs to be involved in pillar one for there to be more international acceptance of the project, Michael Masciangelo says
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The UK regulator is investigating EY’s auditing of the national postal service as it relates to the high-profile Horizon scandal, which saw hundreds wrongfully convicted
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The directive will extend cooperation and information exchange around pillar two, according to the Council of the EU
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Audit engagement partner Christopher Voogd has also been hit with a £32,500 charge over the firm’s work with Stirling Water Seafield Finance
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China’s largest overhaul of its tax administration system in 24 years, featuring enhanced enforcement powers, is underway, says Abe Zhao of FenXun Partners
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However, the US president increased tariffs on imported Chinese goods to 125%; in other news, UK tax firm MHA expects to raise £102m from its London listing
