Grant Thornton advanced plans to integrate its Australian firm into its US arm, as tax developments spanned law firm hires, aviation levies and digital services taxes
A new focus on early intervention and increased AI use is transforming how tax authorities are approaching TP audits, though capacity-constrained jurisdictions risk falling behind
The French administration has used AI to detect undeclared swimming pools and verandas but always includes a human in the loop, the AI in Tax Forum heard
The UK tax authority’s deputy director of large business also reassured taxpayers that HMRC will not ‘nitpick’ returns
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Sponsored by DeloitteJess Williams, Jimmy Man, and Olivier Hody of Deloitte explain how tax can be elevated from a post-close support function to a value-realisation tool in M&A transactions through quick wins and longer-term actions
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The nominees have been revealed for the International Tax Review and TP Week’s European Tax Awards.
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Thomas Chamberlin, Gibi Lappin, and Philip Petrillo have joined KPMG.
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KNAV has announced it has appointed Amitabh Khemka as global lead partner of indirect tax services in its Mumbai-based tax practice.
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The insurance industry notes that insurance for tax risks in M&A is a rapidly growing market. While there is client demand for insurance on transfer pricing arrangements, it remains a high risk area for insurers.
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Mike Bernard, former Microsoft tax counsel, has joined Vertex as chief tax officer, replacing Peggi Rockefeller, who is retiring.
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The European Commission has proposed a digital sales tax on revenues as an interim measure and a virtual permanent establishment regime for the long-term. However, there are risks that such an uncoordinated move could distort trade competition and lead to double taxation.
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The OECD plans to achieve an international consensus by 2020 on taxing the digital economy, but this ambitious timeline is unrealistic, say experts. The OECD’s David Bradbury defends the organisation’s approach in an exclusive conversation with International Tax Review.
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Businesses love certainty. It allows them to plan and act on short, medium, and long-term strategies. The unexpected brings operational complexities they do not need. Recently, as taxation of the digital economy gathers pace it is a case of ‘expect the unexpected’ for digital businesses operating globally. Taxamo’s Iman Deschâtres and JP McCarthy explore the topic.
