Following Richard Houston’s switch to the newly formed Deloitte EMEA, Graves has the opportunity to bring Deloitte’s tax practice up to speed with its rivals
Firms announced tax hires and promotions across Europe and the US, while fresh figures from Ireland showed corporation tax receipts edging down in the first quarter
The country has overseen better audit procedures and demonstrated commitment to acting as a 'regional leader' on international tax matters, the OECD said
Barrister Setu Kamal and policy guru Dan Neidle have clashed over the former’s legal action against Google, described as ‘bonkers’ by Neidle
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Sponsored by VdAJoão Riscado Rapoula and Hugo Leonardo of VdA analyse the new Construir Portugal scheme, outlining how targeted tax incentives are reshaping the country’s landscape for affordable housing investment and residential real estate
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Sponsored by Crowe Valente/Valente Associati GEB PartnersFederico Vincenti and Carola Valente Della Rovere of Valente Associati GEB Partners/Crowe Valente analyse a recent ruling of the Italian Supreme Court that clarifies the conditions for the deductibility of costs related to intercompany services
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Sanjeev Sharma, principal director of income tax at the India Income Tax Department, explains how the Supreme Court’s ruling on software licensing fees interpreted the application of tax treaties, the OECD Model Tax Convention, Income Tax Act and Copyright Act.
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Turnover taxes in Poland and Hungary are compatible with EU state aid rules, according to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). This opens the door to yet more taxes on digital services.
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The EU is pushing ahead with its digital levy despite the US participating in OECD negotiations, while the UK has launched a consultation to break up the “dominance” of the Big Four accounting firms.
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The UK government has released proposals to reform the country’s audit sector and reduce the dominance of the Big Four firms by introducing a market cap and shared audits. But there is no clear roadmap.
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Businesses are finding it easier to claim the foreign derived intangible income (FDII) deduction after the final US Treasury regulations were issued, but the US Tax Code is still far too complex.
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The unexpected 30% stamp duty rate increase on stock transfers, which saw shares on the main stock exchange HKEX tumble by 8.8%, could precipitate a dialogue between taxpayers and the government over intermediary exemptions and outdated administrative requirements.
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Women in tax say participating in every opportunity where new skills can be learned, making the most of mentors and sponsors, and building a personal brand, are essential to a successful tax career.
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Former Australian finance minister Mathias Cormann will begin his five-year term as OECD secretary-general by focusing on the coronavirus economic recovery, climate change and digital tax but climate experts are sceptical of his stance on environmental taxation.
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Leaving behind the uncertainties of 2020, ITR looks forward by partnering with leading Italian tax advisors to examine Italy’s tax landscape for 2021.
