Experts from law firm Kennedys outline the key tax disputes trends set to define 2026, ranging from increased enforcement to continued tariff drama and AI usage
They also warned against an ‘unnecessary duplication of efforts’ in UN tax convention negotiations; in other news, White & Case has hired Freshfields’ former French tax head
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Defending loss situations in TP is not about denying the existence of losses but about showing, through proactive measures, that the losses reflect genuine commercial realities
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Sponsored by CMSTax authorities in Europe are stepping up their transfer pricing focus. A podcast held by ITR in collaboration with CMS explores what multinational enterprises can do to mitigate risk -
Sponsored by MachadoGabriel Caldiron Rezende of Machado Associados examines the debate concerning the inclusion of CBS and IBS in the ICMS taxable base and considers whether increased litigation may be on the horizon
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Sponsored by Lakshmikumaran & SridharanRaghav Rajeev and Nimrah Ali of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan analyse the approaches taken by taxpayers and Indian judicial bodies on contested tax payments under the country’s goods and services tax law
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The Social Impact Awards unveil new categories to reflect a changing legal and social landscape
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Australia's approach to tax policy has undergone significant shifts in recent years, reflecting global trends and unique domestic considerations. These developments merit close attention from tax professionals
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The UK has temporarily dodged the 50% rate due to a trade deal signed with the US in May; in other news, Ryan acquired a Northern Irish tax firm
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Following a $28 million funding round, Aibidia wants to ‘double down’ on the US market via partnerships with the ‘big four’, the Finnish TP tech provider’s CEO tells ITR
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The Luxembourg-based TP leader tells ITR about relishing the intellectual challenge of his practice, his admiration for Stephen Hawking, and what makes tax cool
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The case to determine whether the tariff regime is constitutional will eventually find its way to the US Supreme Court, ITR has also heard
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In other news, the Council of the EU pledged support to a CBAM simplification and exemption initiative, and Portugal issued new VAT filing guidance
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While Brazil’s sweeping tax updates are a triumph for modernisation, Giuliano Gioia of Sovos warns that MNEs with a Brazilian footprint should be prepared for a short and sharp adjustment
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Matthew Sharp, leader of London’s newest tax disputes team, shares the trials and tribulations of starting from scratch
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